Education and Children

Arizona to Use VW Settlement Money for New School Buses

Jun 8, 2018 Gov. Ducey announced plans for at least 280 buses for low-income districts.

Teachers Learn Active-Shooter Response at Local Training Sessions

Jun 8, 2018 Day-long sessions are based on Homeland Security's "Run, Hide, or Fight" strategy

Arizona Department of Education Gets New Associate Superintendent

Jun 6, 2018 Heather Cruz will oversee English language acquisition and CTE, among other duties.

Tucson Unified Mulls More Options For Ensuring School Safety

Jun 6, 2018 One TUSD parent proposed situational training.

UA Summer Camps Give Kids a Running Start on Science

May 31, 2018 The subjects include robotics, engineering, coding and more.

Arizona Supreme Court: Medical Marijuana on Campus Not a Crime

May 23, 2018 The state's high court ruled that the Legislature can't change the voter-approved law.

Science Standards Draft Changes Remove, Alter Evolution References

May 23, 2018 Arizona schools Superintendent Diane Douglas says evolution is an ongoing debate.

Tucson's Health is Below Average in Some Ways, Group Says

May 21, 2018 Health-data program rep says social and economic factors can have a big impact on the health of a city like Tucson.

Why 9% Raises for Arizona's Teachers Are No Guarantee

May 19, 2018 The Arizona School Boards Association offers an explanation.

Marana, Other Districts, to Go Beyond 9% Teacher Raises

May 18, 2018 MUSD raises come amid district debate over a school closure as well as construction on a new facility.

Teachers Who Led Strikes Now Turning Focus to Elections

May 17, 2018 Educator protests in states like Arizona have made education funding a major midterm campaign issue.

Arizona Child Welfare Agency Creates Unit for Child Victims

May 16, 2018 The unit will be tasked with advocating for the rights of child victims of crimes.

Study: Despite Modest Income, Teachers Pay for Class Needs

May 15, 2018 The National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers pay nearly $480 a year for classroom supplies.

Basis Asks Parents to Subsidize Teacher Pay

May 14, 2018 The Arizona charter school company received about $5 million in donations last year, according to records.

Forum to Discuss Pima Community College's Progress

May 14, 2018 College faces lower enrollment, funding cuts.

Wrapping Up Teacher Walkouts

May 13, 2018 Education reporter Hank Stephenson debriefs the Red for Ed movement.

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