National Report Shows Educational Improvement for Arizona
NAEP testing gives long-term assessment of learning skills.
"Black Pearl Sings" Builds Bridges with Song
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How politics in China evolved in the 20th century; and meet author Larry Dane Brimner, dedicated to writing about civil rights for young readers.
A Night on Mount Lemmon Watching the Skies
Also on Arizona Spotlight: how Street Outreach is building trust with Tucson's homeless youth; and writer Lisa M. O'Neill shares an essay about the personal toll of sexual harassment.
QuikTrips Work With National Organization to Help Homeless Teens
The convenience store says it's helped 30 kids in Southern Arizona through its partnership with Safe Place.
Colder Weather Drives Homeless Teens to Tucson, Shelter Says
Our Family Services seeks supplies to manage the the increase in homeless young people.
Children's Book Author Todd Parr Coming to Tucson
Adults may not know who Parr is, but millions of young readers around the world consider him a literary superstar.
Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday
Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.
Differences and Dwarfism
On a special Arizona Spotlight: Pima County Public Library celebrates diversity; a rare kind of bone health clinic in Phoenix; a roundtable talk from three people living with dwarfism; why the lack of dolls that reflect differences is a problem.
A Celebration of "Dia de los Muertos"...from the Afterlife
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An investigation into the success of BASIS Schools concludes; and a personal essay about what hurricanes can leave behind.
Grants Give 'Community Schools Initiative' Three More Years
Participating schools have seen an increase in graduation rates, federal student aid for college applications.
Report Puts Arizona in 46th Place in Terms of Child Welfare
Kids Count looks at factors like economic well-being, education and health, among others.
Kids' Nutrition Needs Don't End When School Does
TUSD takes part in a network of sites offering free summer meals to kids.
Poorest Flagstaff School Is Richest In Chess
The school currently lacks the funding to send to Super Nationals all of the kids who qualified.
MOCA's Jocko Weyland: 'If You Stay Busy You Have No Time to be Unhappy'
Also, a legislative update; Adiba Nelson talks about motherhood challenges and the language of love; and Something Something Theatre presents 'Dov & Ali.'
Remains of Tucson Child Missing 5 Years Found in Desert
Police say investigation continuing in death of Isabel Celis, who disappeared from her home in April 2012.
