Pima County-funded preschool program growing slowly
Feb 15, 2022 COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for the program.
GOP-led Arizona Senate panel OKs school voucher expansions
Feb 9, 2022 The bill would make all children attending schools with a high percentage of low-income families or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches eligible for the state’s voucher program.
State school superintendent says schools will close if spending cap is not raised
Feb 8, 2022 Districts face over $1.1 billion in cuts statewide, Kathy Hoffman warned lawmakers Tuesday.
Robbins says University of Arizona will 'fully integrate' Global Campus
Jan 28, 2022 Faculty have concerns about the troubled online school.
TUSD board says temporary remote days would not constitute a school closure
Jan 27, 2022 The district is looking for ways to cope with teacher absences due to COVID-19
A partnership blooms after UA dissertation highlights recruitment biases in higher ed
Jan 27, 2022 One aspect of the partnership is to support Sunnyside and Desert View high school students interested in college.
Arizona loosens rules limiting work by substitute teachers
Jan 25, 2022 Groups representing rural schools and school administrators proposed the changes.
TUSD not expected to close any schools due to Omicron surge
Jan 25, 2022 Superintendent Trujillo says current pandemic-driven teacher shortage is manageable
University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes
Jan 24, 2022 University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.
Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules
Jan 14, 2022 At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.
University of Arizona commits to in-person classes during COVID surge
Jan 10, 2022 Robbins wants to "stay the course and ride this out."
Baboquivari Unified School District moves to virtual learning for two weeks
Jan 10, 2022 The Tohono O'odham school district said it took the step to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Arizona governor wants schools open despite virus surge
Jan 5, 2022 Ducey is tapping $10 million in federal virus relief funds to give parents up to $7,000 a year in private school tuition.
Southern Arizona students head back to class with COVID-19 infections rising
Jan 4, 2022 Officials from Southern Arizona school districts and the University of Arizona said they are watching the surge carefully but are not yet considering any significant new restrictions.
Bill allows Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation
Dec 30, 2021 Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues
Dec 17, 2021 Meet some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.Selected Archive Filters
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