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Bug enthusiasts from the Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute share some of the highlights of their living insect collection.

Yum! Bug Tacos, Mealworm Cookies at UA's Insect Fest

The event, in its fifth year, will be on campus this Sunday starting at 11 a.m.

Many Arizona Schools Need Wireless Upgrades for iPads

New technologies are meant to prepare students for careers, but lack of access hampers process.

The Economic Impact of Education

School districts are some of the area's largest employers and support many other businesses locally

The Western Little League Majors All Star team practices at Joaquin Murrieta Park on June 19, 2015. The team will have its first state tournament game on Thursday, July 16 in Claypool, Ariz.

Little League Tournament Play Heats Up

All Star teams advance to state and regional tournaments

Is There a Song That Reminds You of Your Father?

AZPM staff members share what music comes to mind when they think of their dads.

Tucson Schools Offer Free Summer Meals for Children

Federal program ensures kids don’t go hungry when classes are not in session.

A poster taped to a light pole in a parking lot asks for the public's help in the case of missing Tucson 6-year-old Isabel Celis.

Three Years Later Tucson Police Still Investigating Case of Missing Isabel

Isabel Celis was 6 years old the day she was reported missing from her midtown home

Vail School District Wants Feedback on Community Services

Preschool, summer school and adult education already part of the program, but leaders want suggestions for the future

In an effort to bridge the budget gap, the state legislature has placed an initiative on the November ballot, one that would divert money voters approved to fund early childhood education.

Report: 8 of 10 Arizona 4-Year-Olds Not in Publicly Funded Preschools

State lags national count of children in early education programs, which studies say help later.

More Kids Loading Fruit onto School Lunch Trays, Study Finds

Tucson Unified School District food services staff say fruit is one of the most popular lunchtime items.

Tyler (second from left) celebrating his adoption into the Woelfle family with his new parents and siblings.

Foster Teen Officially Joins a Family

Teenagers like 15-year-old Tyler often overlooked when it comes to adoption 'but they still need love,' says his new dad, Ben Woelfle.

Arizona Teens Have Stopped Using Most Kinds of Drugs

But nearly one-third reported using marijuana.

One of the Camp Born This Way children at this year's camp's fashion show.

Camp Brings Support to Transgender, Gender Creative Kids

Freely expressing gender identity is at center of Camp Born This Way; children, families build a supportive community.

Kids, Animals Bond at Humane Society's Dog Days in Desert Camp

Camp teaches responsible pet ownership, compassion

Children’s Bike Club Promises Health, Community Benefits

Tucson Boys & Girls Club’s new bike club brings children outdoors; researchers say outdoor play boosts physical, mental health.

Members of the Sierra Club's Inner City Outings, discuss the program which works to connect children with nature most of whom are from lesser income populations.

Local Groups Bring Underprivileged Kids Outdoors

Organizations take them on trips they wouldn't be able to afford otherwise.

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