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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.
Tucson Education Association President Jason Freed, at an in-studio interview at AZPM, March 8, 2018.

National Protests Over Teacher Pay Energize Tucson Educators

Mar 12, 2018 Tucson advocate says discussions are taking place.

Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars

Mar 8, 2018 The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.
A button on red fabric.

Arizona Teachers Wear Red for Higher Pay

Mar 8, 2018 Public educators statewide say #RedForEd, inspired by outcome of West Virginia strike.
Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate

Mar 6, 2018 The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.
Thornydale Elementary School.

Marana Unified School District to Consider Closing Thornydale Elementary

Mar 6, 2018 The school has 313 students, the fewest in more than two decades.
Students work to understand the path a bill takes through the Arizona Legislature.

Student Lobbying Efforts Double as Civics Lesson

Mar 5, 2018 A Tucson high school is getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.

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