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File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Arizona schools will stay closed through the end of the school year

Mar 30, 2020 Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman made the announcement Monday morning.

Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

TUSD distributes thousands of meals in Grab-and-Go program

Mar 27, 2020 Students sent home because of the COVID-19 pandemic can still receive breakfast and lunch from their districts.

File image of a student using a computer mouse in class.

Some families face barriers as schools transition to online instruction

Mar 27, 2020 A discussion with Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams.

A closed sign at the University of Arizona student union. Classes have all moved online for the spring semester.

COVID-19 redefines the semester: One UA student's perspective

Mar 27, 2020 In this radio essay, an AZPM student production assistant describes her experience balancing classes and a pandemic.

New law to increase internet access for rural and tribal communities

Mar 25, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic is underlining the importance of broadband services, but some communities can't get a dependable connection.

The Ott Family YMCA is one of the locations open for emergency child care services.

Tucson YMCA, Boys and Girls Club offering child care for essential workers

Mar 25, 2020 A director at the YMCA said they're hoping to address the need created by school closures.

Professor Michael Sulkowski says it's important for parents adjusting to school closures and working from home not to try and be an expert teacher and to be a parent first.

Advice to parents: Listen, be flexible and cut yourselves a break

Mar 25, 2020 A school psychology professor offers suggestions to parents during school closures related to the new coronavirus.

Arizona extends school closure through April 10

Mar 20, 2020 The schools superintendent said leaders are also working to waive requirements for statewide tests.

TUSD sending meals for school-aged kids to drop-off points

Mar 19, 2020 The extension of the school lunch program sends buses along routes to deliver breakfast and lunch.

Shelves for paper products lie bare in a Tucson grocery store, as people act on fears over the COVID-19 pandemic. Health officials have urged people to not panic and hoard. Toilet paper is not an item listed in official guidance for staying healthy and limiting the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16

Mar 16, 2020 AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.

Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns

Mar 15, 2020 The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.

Arizona House joins Senate in approving school voucher bill

Mar 13, 2020 The proposal allows students on Native American reservations to attend schools in neighboring states if they're within 2 miles of the Arizona border.

UA delays return to classes, moves them online due to coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020 The university has delayed the start of classes following spring break, and online instruction will be in effect next week.

The Southern Arizona Regional Science and Engineering Fair includes hands-on activities and demonstrations. March 31, 2017.

Science fair cancels some events amid coronavirus fears

Mar 10, 2020 Friday night events for the SARSEF fair were canceled. Saturday awards will be streamed.

Arizona teachers significantly less diverse than students

Mar 2, 2020 Experts say a diverse teacher pool can have an impact on student achievement.

Diversity and desegregation in TUSD

Feb 28, 2020 After decades of legal battles and diversification efforts, the Tucson Unified School District wants to be released from court supervision.

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