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TUSD Looking to Fill 100 Teacher Vacancies

Feb 3, 2017 District historically has trouble recruiting enough teachers.
Arizona Board of Regents meeting in Tempe.

Arizona Regents Take Stance on Education Bills

Feb 2, 2017 Legislation being considered would directly affect the state's public universities
A school bus.

School Voucher Expansion for All Children Proposed

Jan 31, 2017 Republican Sen Debbie Lesko introduces bill to expand vouchers in next four years.
A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

Bill Would Expand School Vouchers In Arizona

Jan 30, 2017 A similar bill failed last year.

Episode 122: A Workforce Pipeline for Tucson Manufacturers

Jan 27, 2017 Plus, analysis of Monsanto greenhouse plans; churches offer sanctuary to undocumented immigrants.
First meeting of a search committee to find a new University of Arizona president to take the place of Ann Weaver Hart, Oct. 13, 2016.

New UA President Could be Named in March

Jan 26, 2017 A committee will meet and interview prospective candidates in coming weeks.

Program Aims to Send Latino Students to College in STEM Fields

Jan 25, 2017 Pima Community College was awarded $3.1 million federal grant.
The University of Arizona Food Product and Safety Laboratory.

Former UA Professor Sentenced in Meat Store Theft Case

Jan 24, 2017 John Marchello faced probation or up to almost four years in prison.

Arizona Schools Chief: Education Should Get Majority of New Spending

Jan 23, 2017 Called on Legislature to find long-term funding in State of Education speech.
Evette Nunez, Roxanna Estrada, and Pamela Moya at "Dreamer" workshop

Arizona 'Dreamers' Rush to Renew Status Before Friday

Jan 18, 2017 President-elect Donald Trump could cancel Obama's executive action.

Tech Schools Don't Want to Be Overlooked for Teacher Raises

Jan 17, 2017 Some uncertainty lingers after years of budget strain.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Arizona Week, Jan. 13, 2017.

State of the State and a Schools-Focused Budget

Jan 13, 2017 Education and the economy dominated the week's news from the Arizona Capitol.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey delivers his 2017 State of the State address in Phoenix.

Education the Centerpiece of Ducey's $9.79 Billion Budget

Jan 13, 2017 Promising resources for state schools and more teacher pay, including 2% annual raises.
A school bus.

Marana Schools to Receive $500K for Cleaner Buses

Jan 12, 2017 It's the only district in Arizona to receive funding for bus emissions.
A drone at Hack Arizona 2016.

'Hack Arizona' to Draw Hundreds of Young Innovators

Jan 12, 2017 36-hour event will attract students and sponsors.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Ranks 81 in List of Best Online Bachelor's Programs

Jan 10, 2017 The university launched its online program last academic year.

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