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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.
A sign reading #RedforEd, a hashtag promoting a campaign to increase education funding in Arizona.

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.
Pima Community College Chancellor Lee Lambert, left.

PCC Looking to Cut $15M From Operational Budget

Apr 16, 2018 Chancellor Lee Lambert says falling enrollment triggered state regulations on expenditure limits.
The Marana Unified School District hosts its board meeting in the Marana Middle School cafeteria to vote on closing Thornydale Elementary.

Marana Unified School District Will Keep Thornydale Elementary Open

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

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.

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