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A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

The Buzz: How Arizona's lack of school mental health staff affects students

Sep 24, 2022 Arizona has some of the worst student-to-mental-health-professional ratios in the US.

A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Arizona hopes to reduce enormous teacher shortage through mentoring, paid tuition

Sep 19, 2022 The Arizona Teacher's Academy is helping.

A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

U.S. Space Command chooses UA as inaugural partner in new program

Sep 15, 2022 University's long history in space research cited

The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA language and culture programs receive federal grant money

Sep 12, 2022 The funds will also improve studies in less commonly taught languages.

Desert Morning by Joe Orr displayed at the "Painting In, Painting Out" exhibit. The exhibit will be on display through October 12.

"Painting In, Painting Out": The world as seen by the Sonoran Plein Air Painters.

Sep 7, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Hey Y'all", Fortune Feimster is coming to the Fox Tucson Theatre; and a new book for young readers tells the story of a female pioneer in molecular science.

A line of lockers at a high school.

Second grader brings guns to school in Cochise

Aug 31, 2022 The investigation is continuing.

A rafting outfitter motors through Lake Powell's delta.

As Lake Powell's water level declines, what is emerging in Glen Canyon?

Aug 25, 2022 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The King of Sting" talks monsoons and insects; Author and illustrator Adam Rex on being "Writer in Residence" at the library; and a Medieval marital dispute -- over a video game -- from "Stories That Soar!".

The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Cochise County schools meet with state lawmakers

Aug 25, 2022 A cap on school spending was the topic of conversation.

Kathy Hoffman won the election for Arizona superintendent for public instruction.

Arizona Department of Education announces new $5 million effort to support educators and students

Aug 23, 2022 Campaign builds on previous partnership with DonorsChoose, which supported over 15,400 classrooms in 1600-plus schools across Arizona

Children at Havasupai Indian School in Cataract Canyon, Arizona, in 1901. Arizona had scores of such boarding schools for Native children in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tribal boarding schools much improved, but legacy of old schools remains

Aug 21, 2022 Arizona had the second highest number of the schools in the country.

Keeling Elementary School is in the Amphitheater school district.

Amphitheater School District teachers complain about missing paychecks

Aug 17, 2022 Some teachers have not gotten paychecks for the last two pay periods

San Xavier del Bac Mission, which was founded by Father Kino in 1700.

San Xavier Mission School closed

Aug 15, 2022 A lack of enrollment forced the school to suspend operations.

Pima Community College opens early learning center

Aug 12, 2022 New facility will provide services to the children of PCC students

A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Sunnyside School District town hall highlights the need for school safety

Aug 12, 2022 Following the school shootings in Uvalde, Texas, the district is looking to close gaps

The Tucson Unified School District building.

TUSD offering free childcare for the first time

Aug 12, 2022 Demand is high for before and afterschool services

A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

The Buzz heads back to school

Aug 12, 2022 With classes back in session, we speak to educators about the coming school year.

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