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A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Education notebook: Tucson schools face learning losses and funding challenges

Apr 10, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Students at the University of Arizona campus.

Education notebook: TUSD plans for in-person ceremonies, UA keeps mask mandate

Apr 4, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A sign welcomes back visitors to the Children's Museum Tucson on March 26, 2021.

Children’s Museum reopens Tucson, Oro Valley locations

Apr 2, 2021 Tony Paniagua visited the Tucson museum to learn about new safety protocols.
In August 2020, workers at the University of Arizona unionized. A growing number of workers in white-collar industries have formed unions in recent years.

No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals

Mar 30, 2021 University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

First week back goes ‘tremendously smooth’ TUSD superintendent says

Mar 28, 2021 About half of the district's students returned to campuses for the first time in a year
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Education notebook: Pima County students return to campuses after spring break

Mar 27, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

Mar 20, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Mar 19, 2021 Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.
Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Mar 17, 2021 Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
Students at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District walk in a hallway at a distanced pace. March 2021.

Education notebook: Reopening deadline for schools draws near

Mar 13, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Staff at Davidson Elementary in the Tucson Unified School District hang a poster letting students know to report if they feel sick. March 10, 2021.

TUSD Superintendent on district’s COVID mitigation plan

Mar 12, 2021 The district has opted for virtual learning but will begin to welcome some students back March 22.
Republican State Sen. Paul Boyer on the Arizona Senate floor May 22, 2019.

State Sen. Boyer discusses his support for reopening schools

Mar 12, 2021 The Republican chairs the Education Committee and is a high school teacher outside of the Legislature.
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Tucson school districts prepare to expand in-person learning

Mar 12, 2021 Tony Paniagua spoke to leaders from Sunnyside and Tanque Verde school districts.
Reyna Montoya is a DACA recipient and the CEO and founder of Aliento, a nonprofit that helps mixed immigration status families work through trauma. She said the new state bill would give more Arizona graduates a chance to stay in the state for college.

Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House

Mar 11, 2021 A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

UA readying for in-person graduation

Mar 8, 2021 Last years, graduation was put on hold due to COVID-19.
Informal summer camps help children learn the basics about science before they face the subject in the classroom.

Education notebook: Ducey accelerates the return to classrooms

Mar 6, 2021 A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

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