Polaris Academy is 1st Arizona school to earn Certified Autism Center designation
The school, which serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade, joins nearly 60 businesses and organizations in Mesa that have completed the certification process since 2019
Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents
Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.
April events that bring the Tucson community closer together
Learn about the All In for Autism Dino Day & Walk; Pima Community College's Climate Community Day; John Coinman returns to the 40th Annual Tucson Folk Festival; and a new "Stories That Soar!" with some 1st grade humor.
Tucson Parks and Rec opens pools, splash pads ahead of rising temperatures
There is no entry fee for the city's pools or splash pads, offering residents an escape from the heat.
March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?
A simple rule to remember: if it's too loud for you, it's too loud for them.
"It's the New Zoo Revue, comin' right at you!": A conversation with the hosts of the beloved 1970s kids' show.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A SandHill Day" by nature writer Rebekah Doyle; and the final essay from "The Class of 2024" about how teens help each other through difficult times.
Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook
The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
AZ Democrats, Hobbs react to Trump’s Department of Education order
Lawmakers called potential federal education funding cuts “devastating.”
School thrift store supplies free support and valuable hope
Badger Closet at Tucson High Magnet School began a couple of years ago.
The new film "Corina" offers a compassionate look at living with anxiety.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "A Book I Love" from the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books; "The Class of 2024" continues; and Mary Jo Pollack shares the story of earning her driver's license in 1964.
Pima County measles update: Health Department planning mobile school vaccination clinics
There are currently no reported cases of measles in Arizona, but the Health Department is advising increasing vaccinations in the event of an outbreak.
"Back to the Heart" - Gabrielle Pietrangelo celebrates the end of a 4-year journey with a new album.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson architect Paula Holmes at 100, a woman always ahead of her time; and Lilliona from "The Class of 2024" shares an essay about growing up in the digital age.
The Buzz: The Tucson Festival of Books
The annual Tucson event brings around 130,000 people together to celebrate literature.
Department of Education investigates ASU and other universities for alleged Civil Rights violations
The Trump Administration investigates student protests that occurred in support of Palestine last year.
Trump's DEI ban could take $800 million from Arizona universities
Affected grants cover wildfires, pollution, public health and more.
