Education News

TUSD approves spending proposal, 98 positions could be lost for next school year

Dec 7, 2022 The approved proposal includes budget cuts for summer school in 2024.

VAUD: UA theater students bring new stories to light from shadows of the past.

Dec 1, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: How Owl & Panther builds community through art; author Gianluca Russo on "The Power of Plus" in fashion; and explore the differences between day and night in a story by a local 3rd grader.

UArizona Health Sciences receives grant to study PFAS mitigation in firefighters' blood

Nov 28, 2022 Arizona Board of Regents grant will further an Australian study that could minimize forever chemicals' impact on health.

Yamiche Alcindor receives the 2022 Zenger Award for Press Freedom from the UA School of Journalism.

Nov 17, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Adiba Nelson talks with the founders of the new African American Museum of Southern Arizona at the University of Arizona

TUSD improves individual school ratings

Nov 17, 2022 The Tucson Unified School District increased their A-B rated schools by 20%.

Cochise College gets NSA validation

Nov 15, 2022 It’s the first step for the college to complete all the requirements for the National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) distinction for the program.

Arizona measure gives non-citizens in-state college tuition

Nov 15, 2022 Arizona joins at least 18 other states, including California and Virginia, that offer in-state tuition to all students who otherwise qualify regardless of immigration status.

The Buzz: UA students talk about the events leading to their professor's death

Nov 4, 2022 Three students detail months of harassment and threats that were reported, but they feel received inadequate response.

Raising money to keep local talent home.

Nov 3, 2022 The University of Arizona College of Applied Science and Technology wants to keep graduates in the local area.

Cochise County teacher named teacher of the year

Nov 3, 2022 Ty White from Willcox High School is opening doors and bridging gaps.

Día de los Muertos: Ancient Tradition in a Modern Era

Nov 2, 2022 Historic celebration is gaining traction across borders and cultures

TUSD proposed revision allows parents to review books borrowed by students

Oct 31, 2022 If passed, it would also allow the public to review books purchased after Jan. 1, 2023.

Fact Check AZ: Ep. 5 The Race for Senate and Pulling to the Middle

Oct 31, 2022 Why would Blake Masters make major changes in the policy portion of his website? Is he alone in doing so?

Man who threatened school principal over Covid-19 protocols found guilty

Oct 28, 2022 Kelly Walker forced his way into the school and said he was there to "arrest" the principal

National Assessment of Educational Progress shows pandemic struggles

Oct 25, 2022 Arizona data close to sinking national average

Language change to Catalina Foothills School District policy reinforces parental rights

Oct 21, 2022 The change comes after state lawmakers passed legislation saying that parents may sue governmental entities for infringing on their right to direct their child’s upbringing.

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