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The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

TUSD Superintendent to Present Options for Educating Kids at Migrant Facility

The governing board voted unanimously last month to research education services for approximately 300 children at Southwest Key in Tucson.
Children seen on the grounds of the Southwest Key facility in Tucson, Arizona, July 7, 2018.

Judge Temporarily Halts Deportation of Reunified Families

The judge is asking government to respond to ACLU court filing pointing to rumors of mass deportations following reunification.
The Hubert H. Humphrey building in Washington, D.C., headquarters of U.S. Health and Human Services.

Detaining Immigrant Kids Is Now a Billion-Dollar Industry

In 10 years, the grants for such processes went from $74.5 million to $958 million.
Children play at a playground in Tucson.

Report: Quarter of Arizona Children Live in Poverty

How the latest Kids Count Data Book ranks Arizona.
A line of lockers at a high school.

Vail Unified Asks Voters to Approve $61.3 Million Bond For More Schools

Superintendent says some schools are at capacity, others are near.
TUSD 2018-2019 Code of Conduct handbook

TUSD Board Member: New Code Of Conduct "Improving Administrative Culture"

The revision includes five levels of infractions, each with its own consequences and explanations of who can enforce them

Advocates: Kids Separated from Parents at Arizona Border Housed at Tucson Facility

Immigrant advocates say most are at the Tucson branch of Southwest Key.
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Arizona Child Welfare Agency Creates Unit for Child Victims

The unit will be tasked with advocating for the rights of child victims of crimes.
A UA study suggests parents who share musical experiences early get along better with their teenagers later.

UA Study: Sharing Music Can Bring Parents and Kids Closer

Researchers find they get along better during teenage years.
Red For Ed Day Camp at Victory Worship Center

Exploring the Daily Impact of the Teacher Walkout

How the Capitol, a church and classrooms in Southern Arizona responded to the protests.
Elementary students at a playground.

National Report Shows Educational Improvement for Arizona

NAEP testing gives long-term assessment of learning skills.
To-Ree-Nee Wolf and Katherine Byrne star in "Black Pearl Sings", Feb. 13 - 15, 2018 at The Invisible Theatre in Tucson.

"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.
The domed structure that houses the University of Arizona’s 60-inch telescope used to search for near-earth objects.

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.
QuikTrip is working with Safe Place to receive homeless youth who may be in need of help.

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.
Our Family Reunion House in Tucson.

Colder Weather Drives Homeless Teens to Tucson, Shelter Says

Our Family Services seeks supplies to manage the the increase in homeless young people.
Best-selling children's book author and artist Todd Parr.

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.

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