Education and Children

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.

Gov. Ducey Describes Budget-Making Challenges

May 11, 2018 Says finding new funding allowed "solution" to education concerns

Gov. Ducey: TUSD's Plan for Staff Raises "Disappointing"

May 10, 2018 TUSD Superintendent has expressed interest in using new money for staff and faculty raises.

University of Arizona Adds Nearly Six Thousand Alumni This Weekend

May 10, 2018 This year's commencement marks the 154 at the University.

UA Study: Sharing Music Can Bring Parents and Kids Closer

May 10, 2018 Researchers find they get along better during teenage years.

After the Walkout: Most School Districts Won't Extend School Year

May 8, 2018 Some Pima County schools found ways to avoid adding days to make up for lost minutes.

How Are Teachers Paid? A Discussion of School Funding With Former Supe

May 7, 2018 John Pedicone says the education debate is about much more than teacher salaries.

Ducey Defends No-Tax Budget Growth of Teacher Pay Raise Plan

May 7, 2018 Meanwhile, educators push initiative to raise taxes on those with high incomes.

Attorney Explains Difference Between Walkout and Strike

May 7, 2018 Employment Attorney Barney Holtzman also discussed whether districts can be sued for the walkout.

Exploring the Daily Impact of the Teacher Walkout

May 6, 2018 How the Capitol, a church and classrooms in Southern Arizona responded to the protests.

UA, Banner Get Record $60M Grant in Nationwide Health Study

May 4, 2018 "All Of Us" research program through the NIH to study the health of 1 million Americans.

Arizona Legislature Closes Session With Big Issues Undone

May 4, 2018 No action taken on two big initiatives from the governor and a contentious school voucher law.

Navajo Teachers Change Rally Cry To 'Rez For Ed'

May 4, 2018 Many rural schools stayed open during a statewide walkout, but teachers there participated in their own ways.

Striking Arizona Teachers End Walkout After Education Bill Signed

May 3, 2018 Teachers did not get everything they wanted, but they won substantial gains from reluctant lawmakers.

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