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School Vouchers Bill Moves to Full Arizona Senate

Feb 14, 2017 All Arizona students could be eligible for vouchers if the plan passes.

Bill Would Require Computer Coding for Arizona Students

Feb 13, 2017 Proposal for one hour of instruction aimed at helping the tech industry.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

UA Beats Fundraising Goal by Nearly $100 Million

Feb 10, 2017 Officials say the campaign reached its target more than two years ahead of schedule.
A Costa's hummingbird perches on a branch.

2017: The Year of the Hummingbird

Feb 10, 2017 Tucson Audubon Society holds a big celebration for the little bird.
Monsoon clouds darken the sky over the campus of the University of Arizona and Arizona Stadium.

UA To Host Public Forum On Trump's Immigration Actions

Feb 8, 2017 Immigration lawyers will offer free consultations; another event planned to discuss issues in journalism.

TUSD Looking to Fill 100 Teacher Vacancies

Feb 3, 2017 District historically has trouble recruiting enough teachers.
Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Tempe.

Arizona Regents Take Stance on Education Bills

Feb 2, 2017 Legislation being considered would directly affect the state's public universities
A school bus.

School Voucher Expansion for All Children Proposed

Jan 31, 2017 Republican Sen Debbie Lesko introduces bill to expand vouchers in next four years.
A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

Bill Would Expand School Vouchers In Arizona

Jan 30, 2017 A similar bill failed last year.

Episode 122: A Workforce Pipeline for Tucson Manufacturers

Jan 27, 2017 Plus, analysis of Monsanto greenhouse plans; churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.
First meeting of a search committee to find a new University of Arizona president to take the place of Ann Weaver Hart, Oct. 13, 2016.

New UA President Could be Named in March

Jan 26, 2017 A committee will meet and interview prospective candidates in coming weeks.
The University of Arizona Food Product and Safety Laboratory.

Former UA Professor Sentenced in Meat Store Theft Case

Jan 24, 2017 John Marchello faced probation or up to almost four years in prison.

Arizona Schools Chief: Education Should Get Majority of New Spending

Jan 23, 2017 Called on Legislature to find long-term funding in State of Education speech.
Evette Nunez, Roxanna Estrada, and Pamela Moya at "Dreamer" workshop

Arizona 'Dreamers' Rush to Renew Status Before Friday

Jan 18, 2017 President-elect Donald Trump could cancel Obama's executive action.

Tech Schools Don't Want to Be Overlooked for Teacher Raises

Jan 17, 2017 Some uncertainty lingers after years of budget strain.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Arizona Week, Jan. 13, 2017.

State of the State and a Schools-Focused Budget

Jan 13, 2017 Education and the economy dominated the week's news from the Arizona Capitol.

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