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Gov. Doug Ducey, June 2019.

Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds

Sep 6, 2021 Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.
Mesquite Elementary School.

1 arrest after men confront school principal over COVID-19 mandates

Sep 3, 2021 School officials say several men threatened to make a citizen’s arrest of a Vail Unified School District principal while at least one brandished cable ties.
A school bus.

How students are responding after a school year of remote learning

Sep 3, 2021 The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.
Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

Aug 30, 2021 Arizona has also banned schools from requiring students to wear masks but law is not yet in effect.
A logo of Marana High School's tiger mascot decorates a wall in a courtyard on campus.

Marana school district requires masks

Aug 23, 2021 Growing number of schools in Pima County requiring masks on campus.
Students walking through campus on August 23, 2021 — the first day of school for the fall semester.

UA welcomes largest incoming class yet

Aug 23, 2021 Monday is the first day of the semester from UA students and with it comes a few record breaking statistics.
Arizona Supreme Court building

Arizona Supreme Court won’t block new tax on high-earners

Aug 19, 2021 The state’s voters approved the tax as part of Prop. 208 in November.
Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law

Aug 18, 2021 Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Ducey offers grants to schools that don't require masks

Aug 17, 2021 Announcement comes as COVID-19 cases rise and a growing number of schools require masks.
A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

More Tucson area school districts will require masks

Aug 17, 2021 Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills change policies after Phoenix court ruling.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge: School district can keep mask rule, at least for now

Aug 16, 2021 New state law barring mask mandates in schools doesn’t take effect until Sept. 29, judge says.
An elementary school student prepares to self-administer a COVID-19 test in a frame from a promotional video by Ginkgo Bioworks, which distributes "pooled testing" systems to schools around the country.

TUSD to begin "pooled testing"

Aug 15, 2021 Test program could reach every classroom by October
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pima County schools have reported over 400 cases of COVID-19

Aug 13, 2021 County superintendent said he's pleading with Gov. Ducey to rescind a ban on schools requiring masks.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

University of Arizona will require masks indoors

Aug 11, 2021 ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Tucson schools

Aug 6, 2021 Alice Vail Middle School and Salpointe Catholic High School will have clinics Saturday. No appointments needed.
COVID-19 signage at Davidson Elementary. March 2021.

TUSD board votes to require masks on campuses

Aug 4, 2021 Decision comes as Arizona sees a rising number of COVID-19 cases

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