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TOCC advertising free tuition for Indigenous students

The rare pandemic-era deal may soon be indefinite for the tribal community college.

PBS LearningMedia "Everyday Learning" Collection

Original animation and wonderful, visual images introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art and health to the youngest learners.

Tucson leaders push for electric school buses

Infrastructure bills include billions for zero-emission vehicles

Arizona can't use COVID money for anti-mask grants, feds say

Ducey, a Republican, created the grant programs in August to put pressure on school districts that have defied the state’s ban on mask mandates.

PreK-12 Resources for New School Routines

PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support learning from anywhere.

Muhammad Ali Classroom Resources for Grades 6-12

Explore how Ali’s identity and prominence as a Black young man in America was shaped by family, faith, education, and oppressive systems and structures.

University of Arizona, Pascua Yaqui Tribe commit to partnering in Yaqui education

A new intergovernmental agreement covers many aspirational goals, like the formation of an independent K-12 school system for the tribe.

State judge strikes down law banning schools from requiring students to wear masks

Legislature violated constitution by rolling mask law and other policies into the state budget, a judge ruled Monday.

Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds

Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.

1 arrest after men confront school principal over COVID-19 mandates

School officials say several men threatened to make a citizen’s arrest of a Vail Unified School District principal while at least one brandished cable ties.

How students are responding after a school year of remote learning

The Buzz talks with educators about the work that remains to keep kids learning, and emotionally and physically healthy.

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

Arizona has also banned schools from requiring students to wear masks but law is not yet in effect.

UA welcomes largest incoming class yet

Monday is the first day of the semester from UA students and with it comes a few record breaking statistics.

Marana school district requires masks

Growing number of schools in Pima County requiring masks on campus.

Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law

Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.

Ducey offers grants to schools that don't require masks

Announcement comes as COVID-19 cases rise and a growing number of schools require masks.

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