Education News

Sanchez, Facing Firing, Resigns as TUSD Superintendent

Feb 28, 2017 School board was meeting to consider his future, with 3-2 termination vote in the offing.

Regents Reveal 2 UA President Finalists, from ASU and Texas

Feb 28, 2017 ASU's executive VP and chief of research and CEO of Texas Medical Center are candidates.

TUSD Board to Meet Again Over Job of Superintendent Sanchez

Feb 28, 2017 Second special meeting in two weeks.

Episode 126: TUSD School Board Mulls Leadership Change

Feb 24, 2017 Plus, local law enforcement leaders are cutting budgets and asking for funding; high-risk areas for lead poisoning

Search for Next UA President Zeroes in on Top Candidates

Feb 24, 2017 Committee interviews several, sends names to Regents; selection could come by mid-March.

Seeing 'Hidden Figures,' on the Screen and in the Community

Feb 23, 2017 Middle schoolers watch special screening of the Hollywood film and meet with black leaders on UA campus.

TUSD Board Discusses Sanchez Future; Makes No Decision

Feb 22, 2017 Board spends hours in closed session, then delays vote a week.

Legislature, Back from Recess, Wants School Kids to Have It, Too

Feb 21, 2017 Unstructured recess could become a requirement for every school day.

More Veterans Might Qualify for Arizona In-State Tuition

Feb 20, 2017 A bill up for a vote in the House Monday expands eligibility.

Report: Tucson Lacks Policies to Improve Citizen Health

Feb 16, 2017 CityHealth says Tucson is deficient in 7 of the 9 policies authors think can keep a population healthy.

Tucson School Named Arizona's Top Charter for 2016

Feb 15, 2017 Academy of Math and Science Prince recognized for STEM curriculum achievements.

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.

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.

2017: The Year of the Hummingbird

Feb 10, 2017 Tucson Audubon Society holds a big celebration for the little bird.

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.

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