Arizona lawmakers consider changing regulations for school buses
Backers argue it will allow more flexibility in student transportation. Opponents say the proposal cuts corners on student safety.
Tucson teachers earn less than teachers in similar Western cities
A study by University of Arizona economists shows teacher salaries in Tucson aren’t keeping up with the nation or even Western cities comparable in size or cost of living
Cannabis courses offered by University of Arizona
Voters made the recreational marijuana business legal, but they didn't make it easy.
Students compete at southern Arizona construction-skills competition
Corporate sponsored events offers a chance for them to get good-paying jobs in an exploding industry
Legislature moving to add new teacher certification paths
Opponents argue it will allow unqualified people to teach.
Tuition increases OK'd for Arizona's 3 public universities
University of Arizona is boosting tuition by 2% to $11,525 a year for undergrads.
House panel OKs major overhaul of Arizona K-12 funding
The party-line vote on the newly-revealed proposal drew major opposition from some school funding experts, school districts and Democrats.
Voter-approved Arizona education tax dead after court ruling
A judge has declared that a tax on high-earning Arizona residents to boost education spending can’t be enforced.
AZPM Celebrates Women's History Month
Enjoy a special collection of stories, programs and educational resources that highlight history, societal contributions, and accomplishments of women.
School in the Time of COVID: Community Conversations
Featuring local students, teachers, school counselors, experts, and parents discussing their experiences, challenges, and successes navigating the education landscape during the pandemic.
University of Arizona border research center receives $1.5 million grant from Mellon foundation
The Confluencenter, which focuses much of it resources on the arts and social sciences, plans to continue backing student-run research along the U.S.-Mexico border
GOP-led Arizona Senate OKs huge school voucher expansion
The bill makes as many as 85% of the state’s 1.1 million public school students eligible for vouchers.
Arizona House votes to raise school spending limit
Senate must pass similar resolution before March to prevent $1.1 billion in budget cuts.
Pima County-funded preschool program growing slowly
COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for the program.
GOP-led Arizona Senate panel OKs school voucher expansions
The bill would make all children attending schools with a high percentage of low-income families or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches eligible for the state’s voucher program.
