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Tucson's University High School seniors prepare their party platforms for the 47th annual AP U.S. Government classes' Mock Election Debate on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2024, in the UHS auditorium.

University High students debate real-world issues in annual mock election debate

Feb 11, 2025 AP U.S. Government seniors explore complex global issues and policy making.
Measles manifests as a red blotchy rash which appears around day 3 of the illness, first on the face, and then becoming generalized. Measles kills thousands of children across the globe every year.

As measles cases rise, a new book warns parents not to underestimate the disease

Feb 11, 2025 As childhood vaccination rates drop in the U.S., outbreaks of measles are rising. In his new book, Dr. Adam Ratner makes the case that this is a bad sign for public health.
State Senate President Warren Petersen speaking with the media outside the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona. January 13, 2025.

AZ Senate President calls for Arizona’s public universities to end DEI programs

Feb 10, 2025 Republican Warren Petersen said universities could lose federal funding if they do not comply with President Trump’s executive order.

Top AZ education official not worried about immigration raids at schools

Feb 10, 2025 Tom Horne does not expect students to be targeted.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne presented his 2025 State of Education Speech to the AZ Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

AZ School Sup. Horne travels to Tucson to commend school resource officer

Feb 6, 2025 Horne honored the officer for his arrest of an armed man on the campus of a charter school.
State Senate President Warren Petersen speaking with the media outside the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol in Phoenix, Arizona. January 13, 2025.

AZ Senate Pres. Petersen goes to White House for transgender sports order signing

Feb 5, 2025 A similar Arizona law is on hold.

Tucson K-12 schools say immigration officials still need warrant to come on campuses

Jan 30, 2025 Despite President Trump's executive order allowing immigration enforcement in schools, TUSD will maintain its policy of requiring a judicial warrant for law enforcement on campus.

Arizona students drop in reading scores, Nation's Report Card shows

Jan 29, 2025 Overall, Arizona scored 232 on its report in comparison to the country's average score of 237.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne presented his 2025 State of Education Speech to the AZ Senate Committee on Education on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction outlines 2025 education priorities

Jan 23, 2025 Tom Horne discussed school safety, critical race theory, school funding and teacher retention during his State of Education speech.
An Arizona lawmaker wants ultra-processed foods out of school lunches.

The Buzz: Removing ultra-processed foods from school meals

Jan 17, 2025 A bill in the Arizona legislature aims to pull foods with certain ingredients from what public schools serve.
File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Armed intruder arrested at Legacy Traditional School in East Tucson

Jan 16, 2025 Suspect Daniel Hollander was found with a gun and knife in the charter school's gymnasium.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Court ruling ends nearly 50 Years of federal oversight for TUSD in desegregation case

Jan 16, 2025 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the 2022 district court's findings.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs gives her third State of the State address on Monday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Phoenix, Ariz.

Governor Katie Hobbs targets school voucher reform and accountability in State of the State Address

Jan 13, 2025 Hobbs outlines 2025 plans for housing, childcare, education reform, water security, and public safety.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

The Buzz: Previewing the 2025 legislative session

Jan 10, 2025 We speak with leaders from each party about their priorities for the session.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes speaking with attendees at the 2023 Legislative Forecast Luncheon hosted by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

The Buzz: Catching up with Arizona AG Kris Mayes

Jan 3, 2025 Mayes talks about what happened in 2024 and what may come in 2025.
White flowers are planted around the historic fountain in front of the Old Main building on the University of Arizona campus.

In-state undergraduate tuition remains same for upcoming academic year

Dec 19, 2024 The last time in-state resident tuition increased was in 2023.

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