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TUSD Superintendent H.T. Sanchez speaks with members of the public at a meeting of the district's Governing Board, Feb. 21, 2017.

Sanchez, Facing Firing, Resigns as TUSD Superintendent

Feb 28, 2017 School board was meeting to consider his future, with 3-2 termination vote in the offing.
Sethuraman “Panch” Panchanathan (left) and Robert Clayton Robbins.

Regents Reveal 2 UA President Finalists, from ASU and Texas

Feb 28, 2017 ASU's executive VP and chief of research and CEO of Texas Medical Center are candidates.
The TUSD Governing Board at a special meeting, Feb. 21, 2017.

TUSD Board to Meet Again Over Job of Superintendent Sanchez

Feb 28, 2017 Second special meeting in two weeks.
A special meeting of the TUSD Governing Board.

Episode 126: TUSD School Board Mulls Leadership Change

Feb 24, 2017 Plus, local law enforcement leaders are cutting budgets and asking for funding; high-risk areas for lead poisoning
Looking down at the Integrated Learning Center on the campus of the University of Arizona.

Search for Next UA President Zeroes in on Top Candidates

Feb 24, 2017 Committee interviews several, sends names to Regents; selection could come by mid-March.
UA's KC Williams and Isoken Adodo and TUSD's Jimmy Hart take a selfie with 100 middle school girls during a visit to the UA campus.

Seeing 'Hidden Figures,' on the Screen and in the Community

Feb 23, 2017 Middle schoolers watch special screening of the Hollywood film and meet with black leaders on UA campus.
TUSD Superintendent H.T. Sanchez speaks with members of the public at a meeting of the district's Governing Board, Feb. 21, 2017.

TUSD Board Discusses Sanchez Future; Makes No Decision

Feb 22, 2017 Board spends hours in closed session, then delays vote a week.

Legislature, Back from Recess, Wants School Kids to Have It, Too

Feb 21, 2017 Unstructured recess could become a requirement for every school day.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

More Veterans Might Qualify for Arizona In-State Tuition

Feb 20, 2017 A bill up for a vote in the House Monday expands eligibility.

Report: Tucson Lacks Policies to Improve Citizen Health

Feb 16, 2017 CityHealth says Tucson is deficient in 7 of the 9 policies authors think can keep a population healthy.
Students at Tucson's Academy of Math and Science Prince campus, the state charter school of the year for 2016.

Tucson School Named Arizona's Top Charter for 2016

Feb 15, 2017 Academy of Math and Science Prince recognized for STEM curriculum achievements.

School Vouchers Bill Moves to Full Arizona Senate

Feb 14, 2017 All Arizona students could be eligible for vouchers if the plan passes.

Bill Would Require Computer Coding for Arizona Students

Feb 13, 2017 Proposal for one hour of instruction aimed at helping the tech industry.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

UA Beats Fundraising Goal by Nearly $100 Million

Feb 10, 2017 Officials say the campaign reached its target more than two years ahead of schedule.
Monsoon clouds darken the sky over the campus of the University of Arizona and Arizona Stadium.

UA To Host Public Forum On Trump's Immigration Actions

Feb 8, 2017 Immigration lawyers will offer free consultations; another event planned to discuss issues in journalism.
Looking across the mall from the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.

How Do UA Students Feel About Their Job Prospects?

Feb 7, 2017 Worries over rising tuition, lack of jobs; 'college won't get cheaper any time soon.'

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