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A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: Program for new teachers gets funding, TUSD deseg order could end soon

Apr 24, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden travels to Window Rock, Arizona, within the Navajo Nation April 22-23, 2021, to learn about the needs of the tribal nation.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden makes 2-day trip in Navajo Nation

Apr 23, 2021 Biden meets with tribal leaders, women, business leaders, vaccination workers and children to discuss the needs of the nation.
The shadows of children playing outside at a school in Tucson.

TUSD prepares for ‘full house’ during summer

Apr 17, 2021 Citing concerns over learning losses, TUSD expands its summer offerings
Students follow a lecture at the University of Arizona.

Tuition costs hold steady for most Arizona college students.

Apr 16, 2021 Regents hold the line during pandemic disruption.
A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Education notebook: Tucson schools face learning losses and funding challenges

Apr 10, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Students at the University of Arizona campus.

Education notebook: TUSD plans for in-person ceremonies, UA keeps mask mandate

Apr 4, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals

Mar 30, 2021 University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

First week back goes ‘tremendously smooth’ TUSD superintendent says

Mar 28, 2021 About half of the district's students returned to campuses for the first time in a year
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Education notebook: Pima County students return to campuses after spring break

Mar 27, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
"Strength Together" by Sam (detail), part of "Mapping Q" presented by the University of Arizona Museum of Art.

"Mapping Q" and the art of identity.

Mar 27, 2021 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Asian community in Southern Arizona stands together; and parents of color discuss the need to prepare their kids for something that could mean the difference between life and death.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

Mar 20, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Mar 19, 2021 Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.
Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Mar 17, 2021 Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
Students at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District walk in a hallway at a distanced pace. March 2021.

Education notebook: Reopening deadline for schools draws near

Mar 13, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Reyna Montoya is a DACA recipient and the CEO and founder of Aliento, a nonprofit that helps mixed immigration status families work through trauma. She said the new state bill would give more Arizona graduates a chance to stay in the state for college.

Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House

Mar 11, 2021 A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

UA readying for in-person graduation

Mar 8, 2021 Last years, graduation was put on hold due to COVID-19.

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