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Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook

Mar 24, 2025 The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.

Arizona students drop in reading scores, Nation's Report Card shows

Jan 29, 2025 Overall, Arizona scored 232 on its report in comparison to the country's average score of 237.

In-state undergraduate tuition remains same for upcoming academic year

Dec 19, 2024 The last time in-state resident tuition increased was in 2023.

Cholla High School students experience Native art through virtual reality

Dec 6, 2024 Students, through the use of virtual reality sets, listened to three different stories from Navajo artists.

AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues

Sep 3, 2024 The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.

AZ Department of Education under investigation for how it approves school voucher spending

Jul 11, 2024 The Arizona Attorney General's office sent a letter to the department on July 1 informing them of the investigation.

UA's fiscal woes improve: projected $52 million deficit after cuts

Apr 18, 2024 The announcement was made during the Arizona Board of Regents meeting on Thursday.

TUSD looks to reallocate $3.5 million out of its desegregation plan

Mar 27, 2024 The proposed changes come as the district looks to retain roles that were funded by pandemic era aid.

Pima Community College increases tuition, effective this fall

Mar 18, 2024 The college says its tuition increase is meant to better support its programs and give pay raises to its employees.

UA President takes 10% pay cut amid university fiscal woes

Mar 4, 2024 The Arizona Board of Regents will approve his pay cut at an upcoming board meeting.

Arizona Board of Regents Chair steps down

Mar 1, 2024 ABOR Chair-elect Cecilia Mata will "assume the responsibilities".

Arizona's public universities extend financial aid deadline due to federal delays

Feb 23, 2024 The board moved to extend the Arizona Promise Program deadline to May 1.

ABOR accelerates financial reforms amid UA fiscal woes

Feb 22, 2024 The Arizona Board of Regents swiftly implements financial reforms following the University of Arizona's financial troubles, amidst controversy over shared governance.

UAGC tuition changes spark student concerns and confusion

Feb 15, 2024 Students at UAGC express frustration over sudden tuition grant changes, leaving some uncertain about affording education.

UA outlines nearly $30 Million in cuts in a new report to Gov. Hobbs

Feb 9, 2024 A large part of that is the elimination of vacant positions.

Votes of no confidence under consideration in UA staff council and faculty senate

Jan 30, 2024 Some faculty and staff at the University of Arizona are feeling left out of key financial planning discussions.

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