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Arizona Helping Hands launches mobile unit to assist foster children and families throughout state

More than 2,700 foster children were served in 2022, and the organization expects to help more this year as they are averaging assistance for 70 to 80 children each week.

Bill that restricts student's pronouns moves past committee

The bill would require teachers to gain parental permission to use a pronouns that are different from a student's biological sex.

Children see unusual rise in respiratory virus

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is seeing higher rates of cases in Arizona.

MacKenzie Scott gives Girl Scouts $84.5 million, largest in history

Girl Scouts of Southern Arizona was one of the 29 councils that received funding.

Fact Check Arizona: Ep. 2 Examining the allegations made by schools superintendent candidates

Both candidates have attacked the other over certain claims. Here's a look at how true they are.

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.

Pima County increases preschool and childcare assistance

Help available for people making up to 300% of federal poverty level

As schools reopen, Arizona confronts high rates of COVID-19 in youth

The state’s youth case rate was the third-highest among 48 states reporting, according to a report.

Sensory park for kids with autism breaks ground in Tucson

Fully enclosed park will give parents of "runners" peace of mind.

Science fair goes completely virtual for 2021

SARSEF plans to put 7,000 displays online.

Arizona drops one spot to 46th in report on children's well-being

The annual National Kids Count grades Arizona poorly on children's health, education and security.

Arizona Schools Chief Hoffman to Develop School Safety Plans

The superintendent of public instruction says she'll create a task force aimed at preventing violence on campuses.

Arizona Students Test Their World Knowledge in 'GeoBee'

The University of Arizona hosted students competing in the state level of the National Geographic GeoBee.

Report: Quarter of Arizona Children Live in Poverty

How the latest Kids Count Data Book ranks Arizona.

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

Superintendent says some schools are at capacity, others are near.

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

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