Arizona governor vetoes bill banning teaching antisemitism, calls it an attack on educators
Jun 10, 2025 Educators would have personally been responsible for covering the costs of damages in lawsuits for violating the rules.
Tucson Unified asking voters to approve $45 million budget override
May 29, 2025 The override would raise property taxes in the district to fund teacher raises and expand access to counselors, fine arts, PE, early childhood education, credit recovery and more.
TUSD board disagrees on AI policy
May 29, 2025 District board passed its first policy on the use of artificial intelligence this week, with some reservations.
Layoffs at UA cultural centers and writing program
May 28, 2025 Cultural resource centers will move under a new unit.
State Treasurer Kimberly Yee to run for schools post
May 28, 2025 Yee is challenging Superintendent Tom Horne
How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS
May 19, 2025 The children's series has found a new streaming home — Netflix, PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the same day.
A quarter of children have a parent with substance use disorder, a study finds
May 13, 2025 A new study says millions of children in the U.S. live in a household with a parent who has either a moderate or severe substance use disorder.
University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit
May 10, 2025 University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.
Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain
May 8, 2025 Families and educators urge Tucson leaders to preserve Pima Early Education Program scholarship funding, a vital preschool scholarship program at risk in the proposed city budget.
Trump cuts baby 'Safe to Sleep' team. Here's what parents should know
May 5, 2025 The Safe to Sleep campaign has greatly reduced cases of sudden infant death syndrome and other sleep-related deaths.
TEP vs. city-run utility feasibility; new mom in Border Patrol custody at TMC
May 2, 2025 The Press Room - May 2, 2025
University of Arizona announces leadership shifts for colleges of health sciences
May 1, 2025 All colleges will now report to the Office of the Provost after the elimination of a Senior Vice President role.
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health
May 1, 2025 The Trump administration will halt $1 billion in federal grants used by school districts to hire mental health professionals like counselors and social workers.
TUSD to make dozens of administrative cuts
Apr 30, 2025 Tucson Unified School District has identified dozens of vacant administrative positions to cut to help reduce the $8.5 million year-over-year deficit.
State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again
Apr 29, 2025 Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.
Tohono O’odham Nation: Head Start closure would "devastate" tribal families
Apr 28, 2025 Nation says cutting Head Start would threatening early education, language, and cultural programs for children.Selected Archive Filters
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