Arizona unemployment remained historically low in August
Sep 19, 2024 The state's first-ever streak of sub-3.5% unemployment continued through the end of the summer.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Sep 15, 2024 It has been more than 50 years since Hispanic Heritage Week was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. President Ronald Reagan expanded it to a month in 1988.
UA Safety Update: potential active shooter trainings, lighting improvements
Sep 13, 2024 The Office of Public Safety released data from a campus-wide safety survey.
Three-judge panel knocks ban on transgender girls in school sports
Sep 9, 2024 A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision to block the state from enforcing a law banning transgender students from school sports.
US higher education advocates welcome federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
Sep 9, 2024 Federal education advocates say colleges and universities that serve higher than average Hispanic student populations are vital to the goals of educational equality and economic opportunities.
AZ Dept. of Education survey: teachers leaving due to low pay and student behavioral issues
Sep 3, 2024 The state department's survey also found that a majority agreed that they did not feel respected as K-12 teachers and felt burnt out.
UofA to launch first Physical Therapy program in 2025
Aug 27, 2024 The program is hoping to help fill a physical therapist shortage in the state.
UA welcomes its largest, most diverse class
Aug 26, 2024 First year students also set the record for most in-state students in university history.
UA move-in week expected to boost Tucson economy by nearly $10 million
Aug 22, 2024 This year all dorms are at capacity as more than 7,500 students move in.
Got cold symptoms? Here's when kids should take a sick day from school
Aug 20, 2024 Schools and health experts are now saying it is OK to send children to class with some symptoms of illness, including a runny nose or cough.
Discovering dynamic history in "Coronado: The New Evidence".
Aug 14, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Simon Donovan shares a story about a beloved dog named Betty.
Got a new baby? How to fairly split chores and child care (and avoid resentment)
Aug 13, 2024 The division of roles and responsibilities is the biggest difficulty that parents face when bringing home a new baby.
Horne pushes back on Hobbs' request for Department of Education audit
Aug 12, 2024 Superintendent Horne said the misappropriation of federal dollars was the previous administration’s responsibility.
The Buzz: 4-Day school weeks in Arizona
Aug 9, 2024 Does taking a day off help with some of the state's education issues?
A tale of true love that began in Tucson in 1943 continues today...
Aug 7, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit Valley of the Moon; Marquez Price on "digital detoxing"; and 65 years of local television history in the AZPM Video Archive.
Back to school: San Xavier del Bac Mission School reopens after two-year hiatus
Aug 5, 2024 Historic catholic school welcomes young learners back to campus with renewed spirit and community supportSelected Archive Filters
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