Education and Children

Education Groups Still Considering Walkout

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

Pima County Supe Talks Education Funding Amid Protests Over Teacher Pay

Apr 16, 2018 Superintendent of Schools Dustin Williams explains why more funding is necessary.

PCC Looking to Cut $15M From Operational Budget

Apr 16, 2018 Chancellor Lee Lambert says falling enrollment triggered state regulations on expenditure limits.

Marana Unified School District Will Keep Thornydale Elementary Open

Apr 12, 2018 A tied vote leaves the school open despite years of declining enrollment.

Gov. Ducey Plan for Teacher Raises: 20 Percent Over 4 Years

Apr 12, 2018 Includes 1 percent this year, 9 percent the next, then 19; would need legislative approval.

Pima Community College, Employees to Meet Over Layoffs

Apr 12, 2018 State spending limits mean more than 60 positions need to be cut, spokesperson says.

Tucson Teachers Join Arizona Protests in Wednesday Walk-In

Apr 11, 2018 Gov. Ducey says plan for funding there, but not interested in sitting down with #RedForEd organizers.

Pima Community College May Cut Aztecs Football Program

Apr 11, 2018 Tight budgets and a shrinking league are putting pressure on the football team.

Arizona Teachers Group Nearing Walkout Over Low Pay

Apr 10, 2018 Organizers with Arizona Educators United say they could announce an action like one happening in Oklahoma at any time.

National Report Shows Educational Improvement for Arizona

Apr 10, 2018 NAEP testing gives long-term assessment of learning skills.

Regents Approve Changes to Basketball Coach Sean Miller's Contract

Apr 6, 2018 An amendment says Miller will give up $1M if he faces criminal charges due to investigation.

Court Rules in Favor of Havasupai Students in Education Suit

Apr 3, 2018 The historic decision sets precedent, recognizes impact of historical, intergenerational trauma.

Student ID Card Research Raises Privacy Concerns

Apr 3, 2018 UA students are not told their CatCard use is recorded.

Schools Supe Douglas Talks Teacher Raises and School Safety

Apr 3, 2018 Superintendent of public instruction said prioritizing safety could mean diverting funds from educators.

UA Law Students Gaining Experience in Tribal Court

Apr 2, 2018 Students arguing criminal cases in Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.

Can the Way Students Use ID Cards Predict Whether They Drop Out?

Apr 2, 2018 A University of Arizona researcher hopes data can help understand why university freshmen leave.

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