The Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center - A source of strength, not sorrow.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the local 1960s peace movement with Archive Tucson; Poet and author Linda D. Addison on crafting stories from darkness and light; and "Stories That Soar!" presents "Andrew the Rapper".
Arizona Helping Hands launches mobile unit to assist foster children and families throughout state
More than 2,700 foster children were served in 2022, and the organization expects to help more this year as they are averaging assistance for 70 to 80 children each week.
"The Neotenic Queen" explores the secrets of desert wildlife, both flora and fauna.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the youth group Studio Mariposa is beautifying the border wall; and an uplifting tale of love & survival from "Children of the Holocaust."
Social media seen through the eyes of Generation Z.
On Arizona Spotlight: Listen as local high school students reflect on their social media use and experts react to their stories. Plus, a visit to "Playformance", where a kid can really be a kid.
"The Legend of Georgia McBride" and the art of drag.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Students build skill and character playing wheelchair basketball; a review of the documentary "Feelings are Facts" and an interview with filmmaker Jack Walsh; and, an amphibious love story from "Stories That Soar!"
TUSD cuts back on hotspots for students as federal funding expires
The Emergency Connectivity Fund worked to provide funding for connectivity tools like hotspots, modems and routers.
Pati Jinich explores the food - and stories - of the borderlands.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 6th annual Arizona Palooza is a free event supporting better mental health; Student directors discuss their short films for "I Dream in Widescreen 2023"; and "Stories That Soar!" features our youngest author yet.
"All In for Autism" celebrates a unique part of our community.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet Ashly Burch, the voice of a new Disney animated character; how Creative Narrations helps people tell their personal stories; and the tale of a princess who doesn't need to be rescued or married from "Stories That Soar!".
What If We Let Kids Get Bored?
Boredom leads kids to flex their creative muscles. It gives them time to think a little bit, to breathe, explore, and figure things out their own.
"Pru Payne" stars Mimi Kennedy & Gordon Clapp on finding love in the shadow of memory loss.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: New water conservation plan finds opposition; meet the women who founded Borderlands Brewing Co.; and a cautionary tale from Stories that Soar!
Cochise College plans sixth annual Youth Arts Festival for Saturday in Sierra Vista
The event is free and aims to encourage children to try performing and fine arts.
The Buzz: Funding K-12 schools in the Arizona legislature
As an annual funding hurdle is cleared, another continues to loom.
Arizona lawmakers avert school closures with funding fix
Senate vote removes aggregate expenditure limit for the rest of the school year.
AZ House passes schools spending cap waiver, Senate delays vote
Legislature and Governor have until March 1 to pass aggregate expenditure limit waiver
Stories about finding - and making - peace.
On Arizona Spotlight: Safos Dance Theatre premiers "Stories from Home"; harvesting citrus with the Iskashitaa Refugee Network; "What Peace Means to Me", an essay by Eri of Owl & Panther; and thoughts on making a peaceful place from Stories that Soar!
