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Part of a "missing girl" poster for Isabel Celis from 88-CRIME.

Remains of Tucson Child Missing 5 Years Found in Desert

Mar 31, 2017 Police say investigation continuing in death of Isabel Celis, who disappeared from her home in April 2012.

Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair

Mar 31, 2017 More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.
TUSD Interim Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo.

TUSD Names Interim Superintendent, Begins Search

Mar 29, 2017 Assistant Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo named to run district until permanent hire.
The Arizona Board of Regents listened to student input on the state's three public universities' tuition proposals for the 2017-18 academic year.

Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee

Mar 28, 2017 Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.
A line of lockers at a high school.

Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers

Mar 28, 2017 Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
A building on the campus of Pima Community College, West.

PCC Proposes Alternative Budget Plans, Including Big Cuts

Mar 28, 2017 Scenarios range from maintaining status quo to 'revolutionizing' college through cuts.
Canyon Del Oro High School's academic decathlon team, from left: Chris Yetman (coach), Brady Lybarger (senior), Chloe Penna (sophomore), Paige Dingman (senior), Albert Windes (junior), Allienna Nezelek (sophomore), Piper Gray (junior), Patrick Carswell (senior), Evan Cuillier (senior).

CDO High's Academic Decathletes Going to Nationals

Mar 27, 2017 Oro Valley team wins 4th straight state title with mix of 'A', 'B' and 'C' students.
Supervisor Sharon Bronson speaks to Metro Week.

Supervisor Bronson: Gas Tax Could Be 'Tool in Toolbox'

Mar 21, 2017 An interview with the Pima County Supervisors chairperson.
Looking out from the inside of Building 90, or the veterinary science and microbiology building.

In One Campus Building, a Window into the Cost of Deferred Maintenance

Mar 20, 2017 UA needs $350 million to catch up with campus repair, maintenance needs.

Episode 307: Far From Home, Young Refugees Finding Their Way in Arizona

Mar 17, 2017 Also, efforts from faith-based organizations and volunteers, and the economic impact of immigrants and refugees.
A sunset above the University of Arizona.

UA Proposes 3.9% Higher Tuition, Fees for New Arizona Students

Mar 17, 2017 $100 fee for athletics; 92% of returning students will pay the same under tuition guarantee plan.

Longer School Recess Bill Advances in State Senate

Mar 17, 2017 Kindergarten through fifth graders now get 20 minutes; bill would add second recess.
Looking across the mall from the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA College of Pharmacy Needs $9.5 Million for Building Renovation

Mar 16, 2017 Other funding sources are contingent on raising the money to update the building, which is 35 years old.
Kindergarteners work on an activity at Nosotros Academy.

All-Day Kindergarten Funding Out of Reach for Tucson's Public Schools

Mar 15, 2017 Only districts, charters with 90% subsidized lunches are eligible in Gov. Ducey's proposal.
Robert C. Robbins, March 7, 2017

Negotiations Can Start for UA President Finalist

Mar 14, 2017 Texas Medical Center CEO Robert Robbins was chosen last week as the sole finalist to lead the university.
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, left, and Tucson Poet Laureate TC Tolbert, March 10, 2017.

A Big Day for Poetry in Tucson

Mar 13, 2017 A 'poetry orchestra' with U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera; TC Tolbert named Tucson poet laureate.

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