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An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Signature numbers debated in Arizona voucher challenge

Supporters of the ESA expansion say not enough signatures were collected to block the law.

Comic Book Chemistry

These comic books have turned the periodic table into a chemical playground, and are teaching elementary students college-level chemistry.
A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

The Buzz: How Arizona's lack of school mental health staff affects students

Arizona has some of the worst student-to-mental-health-professional ratios in the US.
A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Arizona hopes to reduce enormous teacher shortage through mentoring, paid tuition

The Arizona Teacher's Academy is helping.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

U.S. Space Command chooses UA as inaugural partner in new program

University's long history in space research cited
The west facade of Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona. From August, 2019.

UA language and culture programs receive federal grant money

The funds will also improve studies in less commonly taught languages.
Desert Morning by Joe Orr displayed at the "Painting In, Painting Out" exhibit. The exhibit will be on display through October 12.

"Painting In, Painting Out": The world as seen by the Sonoran Plein Air Painters.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Hey Y'all", Fortune Feimster is coming to the Fox Tucson Theatre; and a new book for young readers tells the story of a female pioneer in molecular science.

Viola and the Brain

Molly Gebrian is a UA viola professor with a neuroscience background who uses her unique insight to help her students learn both in the practice room and in life.
A line of lockers at a high school.

Second grader brings guns to school in Cochise

The investigation is continuing.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

Cochise County schools meet with state lawmakers

A cap on school spending was the topic of conversation.
A rafting outfitter motors through Lake Powell's delta.

As Lake Powell's water level declines, what is emerging in Glen Canyon?

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "The King of Sting" talks monsoons and insects; Author and illustrator Adam Rex on being "Writer in Residence" at the library; and a Medieval marital dispute -- over a video game -- from "Stories That Soar!".
Kathy Hoffman won the election for Arizona superintendent for public instruction.

Arizona Department of Education announces new $5 million effort to support educators and students

Campaign builds on previous partnership with DonorsChoose, which supported over 15,400 classrooms in 1600-plus schools across Arizona
Children at Havasupai Indian School in Cataract Canyon, Arizona, in 1901. Arizona had scores of such boarding schools for Native children in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Tribal boarding schools much improved, but legacy of old schools remains

Arizona had the second highest number of the schools in the country.
Keeling Elementary School is in the Amphitheater school district.

Amphitheater School District teachers complain about missing paychecks

Some teachers have not gotten paychecks for the last two pay periods
San Xavier del Bac Mission, which was founded by Father Kino in 1700.

San Xavier Mission School closed

A lack of enrollment forced the school to suspend operations.

Pima Community College opens early learning center

New facility will provide services to the children of PCC students

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