Pima County increases preschool and childcare assistance
Help available for people making up to 300% of federal poverty level
Travel Route 66 with "The Great Muslim American Road Trip."
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Archive Tucson features Cesar Aguirre; the Longfin dace's return to the Santa Cruz river; and the fantastical story of a "Mythical Creature of the Southwest."
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
Celebrating Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Molly of Denali" begins a second season on PBS Kids; and Chris Dashiell looks back at the cinematic history of Judge Roy Bean.
TUSD board votes to require masks on campuses
Decision comes as Arizona sees a rising number of COVID-19 cases
Exploring new horizons with "I Dream in Widescreen 2021".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Meet two Tucsonans who took unconventional journeys to find healing; and The NPR Podcast Challenge seeks the voices of tomorrow.
The vision of Sama Alshaibi.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Two American Muslim teens share the practice and meaning of Ramadan; and a mother and son talk about applying positive autism strategies during the pandemic.
Understanding walls: "The barrier that we create in our hearts must be broken to heal and grow".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Remembering the first space shuttle launch, 40 years ago; the uncertain state of the film industry reflected at the 93rd annual Academy Awards; and the tale of a very silly man.
"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.
TUSD prepares to reopen, but number of students remaining online is unclear
41 percent of parents still have not chosen which learning method they want for their students
Vaccinations of TUSD staff gets underway
Tucson's largest school district hopes to vaccinate all staff in 8-10 weeks
TUSD educators to get vaccine soon
Roll out scheduled to start Jan. 19
A Tucson Original: Agnese Haury
Listen to an oral history of Agnese Haury's remarkable life, as told by those who knew and loved her.
Different perspectives at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An essay about mortality in the time of COVID-19; and a dash of audio madness from the youth of the Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
"My voice pouring from me with all the soul a rainstorm has..." Teen poets are ready to change the world.
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Susan Miner on creating "Peace Inside, Beauty Outside"; and some happy chaos from The Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
