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The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

UA faculty committee demands action against threats to nursing faculty and curriculum

The report comes after curriculum from the College of Nursing garnered criticism online.

TUSD joins litigation against social media giants

Companies like TikTok, Youtube, and Snapchat have filed a motion to dismiss the complaints.

Benson counselor pioneers 'Counseling in the Streets' program in Cochise County

The program is a discussion-based educational program that is led by a facilitator.

The Buzz: How Arizona's lack of school mental health staff affects students

Arizona has some of the worst student-to-mental-health-professional ratios in the US.

Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law

Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.

TUSD to begin "pooled testing"

Test program could reach every classroom by October

University of Arizona will require masks indoors

ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Tucson schools

Alice Vail Middle School and Salpointe Catholic High School will have clinics Saturday. No appointments needed.

Concerns about delta variant loom over new school year

Experts and community leaders continue to encourage eligible people get vaccinated against COVID-19.

UA re-evaluating how the school semester will begin

UA official says how the university will start the year depends on COVID-19 transmission data.

Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again

New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona

Data analysis shows low investment in kids futures across Arizona

The state rank 40th across the country after comparing 2019 factors in their health, education, economic status and families.

Tohono O'odham Nation advocates in Congress for properly funded federal services

Tribal leaders call out government's failure to fulfill promises to fund hospitals, school and detention centers in tribal lands.

Arizona's budget, teen mental health support and school sports

In this week's episode of Arizona 360, the team also discusses COVID-19 updates.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden makes 2-day trip in Navajo Nation

Biden meets with tribal leaders, women, business leaders, vaccination workers and children to discuss the needs of the nation.

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