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Patricia MacCorquodale, professor of gender and women's studies and former University of Arizona honors dean.

Former UA Honors Dean Sues Regents Over Discrimination

Jan 22, 2018 MacCorquodale also seeks higher salaries for all female deans at UA.
Desert View High School chemistry teacher Jonathan Cadena breathes out following the surprise announcement that he was the recipient of a Milken Educator Award.

Desert View Teacher Wins National Educator Award

Jan 19, 2018 Chemistry teacher Jonathan Cadena among 44 recipients of Milken Educator Award.

ACLU of Arizona Wants Charter School Policy Changes

Jan 16, 2018 The civil liberties group wants a change to admission practices.
The United States, Arizona and University of Arizona flags.

Ducey Budget Proposal Includes Money for University Infrastructure

Jan 16, 2018 The program puts state money toward a bonding plan lobbied for by Arizona's universities.

School Finance Officers Withdraw From Education Funding Lawsuit

Jan 11, 2018 The group says schools will benefit from Gov. Ducey's school spending plan.
U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, in the AZPM studios Nov. 20, 2017.

Grijalva Calls for Investigation Into Halting of 2 Studies

Jan 11, 2018 Congressman suspects political motivation; Trump administration points to budgetary reasons.
The University of Arizona campus.

Three UA Scholars to be Inducted as Regents' Professors

Jan 10, 2018 The award represents the state's highest faculty honor for work drawing national or international recognition.
Ricky Hernández, chief financial officer at the Pima County Schools Superintendent's Office.

Teacher Pay or Capital Improvements — How Do Schools Administer Money?

Jan 9, 2018 A conversation with Ricky Hernández of the Pima County Superintendent's Office.
Gov. Doug Ducey delivering the state of the state address in Phoenix on Jan. 8, 2018.

Ducey's 2018 State of the State Address

Jan 8, 2018 The Arizona governor lays out his 2018 priorities.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey speaks to members of the media Oct. 4, 2017 on the University of Arizona campus.

State of State Preview: Education Funding a Top Priority

Jan 8, 2018 Ducey's gives an idea of his 2018 agenda in the lead-up to his State of the State address.
Kids at school.

Poll: Education #1 Issue for Arizona Voters

Jan 4, 2018 The survey also suggested border issues and government spending are important to the state's residents.
The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

1/4 of TUSD Teacher Vacancies Are Exceptional Ed Positions

Jan 2, 2018 After the fall semester, TUSD has 81 open teaching spots total.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Projects Enrollment Increase for Online Courses

Jan 1, 2018 Prior to 2015, online education at the University was exclusively graduate programs.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

The Biggest Higher Education Stories of 2017 - And What to Watch for in 2018

Dec 28, 2017 New Leadership at the University of Arizona and In-State Tuition for DACA Students.
Elementary students at a playground.

2017: Arizona Struggles With Hiring, Retaining Teachers

Dec 28, 2017 A look back at important issues for K-12 education this year.
The historic home of former Arizona Governor Raul Castro.

New Life for Historic Nogales Castro Home

Dec 14, 2017 A youth leadership program will be launched in the home Spring 2018.

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