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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.
QuikTrip is working with Safe Place to receive homeless youth who may be in need of help.

QuikTrips Work With National Organization to Help Homeless Teens

Dec 5, 2017 The convenience store says it's helped 30 kids in Southern Arizona through its partnership with Safe Place.
Graduate students at the University of Arizona protest the tax reform bill, Nov. 29, 2017.

UA Graduate Students Join National Walkout Protesting Tax Bill

Nov 29, 2017 Opponents say the tax reform proposal will raise graduate student tax bills by as much as 400 percent.

Cochise County Boots Up Online Ed Program to Fill Gaps for All Students

Nov 29, 2017 Targeted kids include those in the Sierra Vista juvenile detention facility or small schools.
Fiesta Bowl representative José Moreno presents the check to teacher José Salcido with "Spirit," the Fiesta Bowl mascot.

Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise

Nov 29, 2017 José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.
Booksellers set up in preparation for the 2017 Tucson Festival of Books.

Tucson Festival of Books Approaching its 10th Anniversary

Nov 24, 2017 New authors, improvements planned for March 2018.

Arizona Voters Would Say Resounding 'Yes' to Soda Tax, Poll Suggests

Nov 20, 2017 The survey showed the hypothetical tax to raise education funds would pass with a near 2-to-1 margin.

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