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Tucson teachers rally for better pay and education funding outside the State of Arizona building in downtown Tucson on April 9, 2018.

Why Are Arizona Teachers Walking Out and Not Striking?

Apr 24, 2018 A Tucson employment lawyer says it's because teachers demand action from the Legislature, not employers.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

Arizona Democrats' Letter Calls for Education Funding Plan

Apr 24, 2018 Minority party legislative leaders send a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Educators protest before school on Tuesday, April 24, with #RedForEd signs in Tucson's Barrio Hollywood.

How Does Your District Plan to Handle a Teacher Walkout?

Apr 23, 2018 Information on the plans of school districts in Pima County for a scheduled Thursday walkout.
Hundreds of teachers and families march down Congress street chanting for better teacher pay and funding for education, 2018.

Poll: Amid Strikes, Americans Back Teacher Raises

Apr 23, 2018 78 percent say salaries aren't enough, and half polled said they'd pay more in taxes for educator pay increases.
Teachers stage a walk-in demonstration outside Amphitheater High School in support of Red for Ed.

Tucson Teacher Shares Reasons for Supporting Walkout Vote

Apr 20, 2018 Callista Radloff is member of the grassroots group Arizona Educators United.
Gov. Doug Ducey at his desk in Phoenix, December 2017.

Ducey Vetoes 10 Bills, Asks Lawmakers for Ed Funding

Apr 20, 2018 The Arizona governor attached a note on the veto letters asking for a budget funding his education plan.
The Arizona Capitol.

School Safety Bill Advances in Legislature

Apr 20, 2018 A Senate committee approved Gov. Ducey's proposal.
Teachers gather on the steps at Tucson High before walking downtown to protest for better pay.

Arizona Teachers Vote for Statewide Walkout

Apr 19, 2018 78 percent of teachers who submitted ballots voted in favor of walkout, group says.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's funding plan proposes a 19 percent pay increase for teachers by 2020.

Governor's Budget Chiefs Pushing Education Funding Plan

Apr 19, 2018 The combination of higher revenues and lower use of services will provide money for schools, they say.
The Hall of Champions at the University of Arizona's McKale Center.

Conference to Promote Sports-Related Diplomacy at UA

Apr 19, 2018 The event aims to connect international sports figures and global issues
A sign reading #RedforEd, a hashtag promoting a campaign to increase education funding in Arizona.

Arizona PTA Pulls Backing of School Funding Plan

Apr 19, 2018 The group says funding sources for the proposal are not sustainable.
TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo addresses members of the media April 17, 2018, at the district administrative offices.

TUSD Plans 'Instructional Closure' if Teachers Strike

Apr 18, 2018 Trujillo says buses would run, meals would be served.
UA law students are getting real-world experience in Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.

UA Law School Admissions Change Gains Traction Nationwide

Apr 18, 2018 The Bar Association is considering loosening testing requirements after UA used GRE scores to find students.

Governor's Office Gives Rosy Budget Forecast

Apr 17, 2018 Revenue growth is higher than originally expected.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Ed Department Designates UA as Hispanic-Serving Institution

Apr 17, 2018 Federal agencies have extra funding earmarked for schools with the status.
A sign reading #RedforEd, a hashtag promoting a campaign to increase education funding in Arizona.

Education Groups Still Considering Walkout

Apr 16, 2018 As governor proposes teacher raises, educators point to other funding demands.

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