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A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: County case rates rise as hybrid learning begins, UA continues the fight against COVID-19

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Alicia, Ember and Anya were all recognized for their creativity and skill in a middle school division of the poetry contest, co-sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center, The Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media. The theme was "What do you want the world to know about how you feel?".

"My voice pouring from me with all the soul a rainstorm has..." Teen poets are ready to change the world.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Susan Miner on creating "Peace Inside, Beauty Outside"; and some happy chaos from The Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Education notebook: Teacher shortage worsens amid pandemic, UA and county address rising cases

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
The McLean family, photographed through a window, spends the afternoon together in their Phoenix home earlier this month. After mom Katie and dad Reese tested positive for COVID-19, they took baby Jay for a swab test. It was negative, but they’re convinced he had the disease.

As schools reopen, Arizona confronts high rates of COVID-19 in youth

The state’s youth case rate was the third-highest among 48 states reporting, according to a report.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Virus numbers grow at UA, Biden increases lead in AZ, flu shots crucial

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 14

Education notebook: Tucson districts plan for hybrid classes, UA COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Distance learning options are getting mixed reviews from parents and educators.

Pandemic prompts parents to give pod learning a try

Supporters say it opens the door for educational reform, but the reviews are mixed.
A student participating in a class online during the pandemic.

How schools respond differently as benchmarks come into view

Arizona Daily Star reporter Danyelle Khmara speaks about hybrid teaching and education for students with disabilities.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: Pima County meets criteria for hybrid learning, college cases spike

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

New UA appointment tasked with Native American student achievement

Nathan Levi Esquerra will be the first to fill the new role.
The Amphi Foundation says it will provide free internet for students for at least six months.

Amphi Foundation funds Wi-Fi for students

Foundation, Cox, Comcast team up for free service.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

University of Arizona sees COVID-19 spike

Most of the cases are from students living off campus.
Vivienne, Stella and Liam were all recognized for their creativity and skill in a K-5 division poetry contest, co-sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center, The Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media. The theme was "What do you want the world to know about how you feel?".

Young Tucson poets share their feelings about life in the year 2020.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The lifelong connection between a UA educator and the American Western; and part 4 of Youth Crossing Gender Borders: “Riding the Ambiguity Train”.
Mission San Xavier del Bac.

GoFundMe campaign raises more than $20,000 for students at San Xavier Mission School

The money will be used to buy laptops for students in the Tohono O'odham Nation doing virtual learning.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education notebook: More counties get green light for class return, UA testing wastewater for COVID-19

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A webcam is fitted onto a computer monitor at the nonprofit Chicanos Por La Causa's community center in Phoenix. August 2020.

How to manage at-home stressors related to remote learning

A discussion with Tricia Haynes, a professor with the UA Dept. of Health Promotion Sciences.

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