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Looking east along the University of Arizona campus mall.

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.
A sign at a Tucson demonstration against gun violence in schools, March 14, 2018.

Schools Supe Douglas Wants More From Lawmakers on School Safety

Mar 30, 2018 Says Legislature should weigh in on gun-carrying staffer.
A parent at holds up a sign at a public meeting on the future of Thornydale Elementary.

Parents, Employees Oppose Closure as MUSD Board Mulls Thornydale Options

Mar 30, 2018 Community members spoke out against closing the Marana elementary school during public comment.
Organizations and advocates posted images on social media in preparation for events planned for Wednesday, March 28, 2018 demanding higher teacher pay. Groups included Save Our Schools and Arizona Educators United.

Arizona Teachers Plan Statewide Action Over Low Pay

Mar 28, 2018 Grassroots campaign will see a main event in Phoenix and demonstrations in other cities.

Judge: Land Trust Use to Fund Arizona Schools is Illegal

Mar 27, 2018 Federal judge says state may need to pay back millions in Proposition 123 money.
Eileen Klein started serving as ABOR president in 2013.

Klein Announces She'll Step Down as Board of Regents President

Mar 26, 2018 Cites enrollment, performance improvements during term as board president.
A sign put up March 14 outside the Miles Exploratory Learning Center in Tucson reading "17" in remembrance of the 17 people killed in a Parkland, Florida, school shooting one month before.

Tucson Students Joining National March for Our Lives Saturday

Mar 23, 2018 Public safety groups communicating with organizers for local event, which may be joined by thousands.
Kids at school.

Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension

Mar 23, 2018 The unexpected move means means no public vote on expiring Prop. 301 funds.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan

Mar 19, 2018 Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.
A UA instructor said using social media has resulted in better writing skills for first-year students.

UA Writing Program Receives Award

Mar 19, 2018 Program teaches thousands of students skills vital to academic, research writing.
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Students Exploring Scholarships During Fulbright Week

Mar 19, 2018 Program helps those seeking funds for research projects, teaching outside the U.S.
The historic courthouse in downtown Tucson.

Supervisors to Vote on Two New Tenants for Old Courthouse

Mar 19, 2018 University of Arizona and Visit Tucson may split the majority of the courthouse's square footage.
The University of Arizona campus.

Proposal Ups Tuition for Incoming UA Students

Mar 16, 2018 University presidents aren't asking to change tuition for current students.
City High School students walk out of school as part of a national event protesting gun violence on March 14, one month after a school shooting in Florida killed 17.

Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence

Mar 14, 2018 Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.
Reading in a class provided by Literacy Connects.

Addressing Adult Literacy in Southern Arizona

Mar 14, 2018 Literacy Connects helped more than 50,000 people last year.
High school students in Tucson.

Citing Safety, Schools Hope On-Campus Alternatives Minimize Student Walkouts

Mar 13, 2018 National School Walkout Wednesday to call for meaningful action on gun legislation and safer schools.

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