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A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals

University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
"Strength Together" by Sam (detail), part of "Mapping Q" presented by the University of Arizona Museum of Art.

"Mapping Q" and the art of identity.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The Asian community in Southern Arizona stands together; and parents of color discuss the need to prepare their kids for something that could mean the difference between life and death.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

First week back goes ‘tremendously smooth’ TUSD superintendent says

About half of the district's students returned to campuses for the first time in a year
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Education notebook: Pima County students return to campuses after spring break

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local businesses and schools adapt to changes in COVID restrictions

Following orders from Gov. Doug Ducey, schools will offer in-person classes starting this week.
Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
Students at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District walk in a hallway at a distanced pace. March 2021.

Education notebook: Reopening deadline for schools draws near

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Republican State Sen. Paul Boyer on the Arizona Senate floor May 22, 2019.

State Sen. Boyer discusses his support for reopening schools

The Republican chairs the Education Committee and is a high school teacher outside of the Legislature.
Staff at Davidson Elementary in the Tucson Unified School District hang a poster letting students know to report if they feel sick. March 10, 2021.

TUSD Superintendent on district’s COVID mitigation plan

The district has opted for virtual learning but will begin to welcome some students back March 22.
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Tucson school districts prepare to expand in-person learning

Tony Paniagua spoke to leaders from Sunnyside and Tanque Verde school districts.
Reyna Montoya is a DACA recipient and the CEO and founder of Aliento, a nonprofit that helps mixed immigration status families work through trauma. She said the new state bill would give more Arizona graduates a chance to stay in the state for college.

Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House

A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

UA readying for in-person graduation

Last years, graduation was put on hold due to COVID-19.
Informal summer camps help children learn the basics about science before they face the subject in the classroom.

Education notebook: Ducey accelerates the return to classrooms

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
File image of students using school-provided laptops in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Pima County Health Director 'comfortable' with school reopening

Dr. Theresa Cullen expects most teachers to have their shots by March 15.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

TUSD is ready for in-person classes

The area’s largest school district isn’t worried about Governor Ducey’s order.

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