Education News

See - and hear - Chaplin's "City Lights", presented by The Fox Tucson Theatre and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra.

Apr 17, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: NPR's Sarah McCammon on her autobiographical memoir "Ex-vangelicals"; and a story about lessons in Little league and life from Steve Braun.

ABOR begins search process for new UA president

Apr 15, 2024 The Board named an advisory committee on Monday night.

Post renovation, The Marroney Theatre offers more than ever.

Apr 4, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: "All In for Autism 2024" is about sharing resources and building community; Chris Dashiell reviews the documentary "Body Parts"; and a 5th grader's emotional song for her mother.

Cochise Superintendent of Schools gives update on school communication program

Apr 4, 2024 The Navigate360 software will allow schools to share information with law enforcement

Cochise College President plans to retire in 2025

Apr 4, 2024 Dr. J.D. Rottweiler plans to depart after 15 years at the helm.

UA President to step down from his role in 2026, maybe sooner

Apr 2, 2024 UA President Robert Robbins informed the Arizona Board of Regents of his decision Tuesday morning.

NAMIWALKS invites the community to show support for mental wellness.

Mar 29, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The sounds of a world gone by are being celebrated by a band called Piffaro; and a celebrating of creative writing returns to Cochise College.

TUSD looks to reallocate $3.5 million out of its desegregation plan

Mar 27, 2024 The proposed changes come as the district looks to retain roles that were funded by pandemic era aid.

State superintendent helps parent sue AZ school district over dual language learning

Mar 19, 2024 The lawsuit comes nearly two weeks after a judge dismissed a similar case.

Pima Community College increases tuition, effective this fall

Mar 18, 2024 The college says its tuition increase is meant to better support its programs and give pay raises to its employees.

The Buzz: The Legacy and impact of Land Grant Institutions

Mar 8, 2024 A look at how an 1862 act impacted Native lands and eventually led to UA's fossil fuel use despite climate pledges.

The life and loves of virtuoso Maria Callas explored in the play "Master Class".

Mar 6, 2024 Also on Arizona Spotlight: The International Uranium Film Festival returns to Tucson; the comedy of Elliot Glicksman; and "Stories That Soar!" looks at how children cope with depression.

UA President takes 10% pay cut amid university fiscal woes

Mar 4, 2024 The Arizona Board of Regents will approve his pay cut at an upcoming board meeting.

Arizona Board of Regents Chair steps down

Mar 1, 2024 ABOR Chair-elect Cecilia Mata will "assume the responsibilities".

Three former Department of Education employees charged with defrauding Arizona voucher program

Mar 1, 2024 Prosecutors said Thursday that the three employees approved applications for 17 students -– five of which were fictitious -- that admitted them into the voucher program using forged birth certificates and special education evaluations.

AZ Treasurer makes push for an additional financial education course as a high school graduation requirement

Feb 23, 2024 A bill in the legislature proposes to add that requirement.

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