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Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules

At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.

University of Arizona commits to in-person classes during COVID surge

Robbins wants to "stay the course and ride this out."

Baboquivari Unified School District moves to virtual learning for two weeks

The Tohono O'odham school district said it took the step to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

Bill allows Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.

'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues

Meet some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.

Native American Heritage Month

November is dedicated to paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Indigenous people throughout the United States.

Food insecurity in Tucson: on campus and throughout the community

UA staff say about 13,000 students could be considered food insecure, yet the campus pantry says it serves about 3,000 people a year.

University of Arizona has the highest number of Indigenous students graduating with doctoral degrees, survey says

The same survey ranked the UA seventh for awarding doctorate degrees to Hispanic students.

Arizona won't stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants

The Treasury Department last month told Ducey the programs were “not a permissible use” of the federal funding.

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.

Local elementary school shut after COVID-19 outbreak

Agua Caliente Elementary School, with 472 students, will shift to distance learning for nearly two weeks.

TOCC advertising free tuition for Indigenous students

The rare pandemic-era deal may soon be indefinite for the tribal community college.

PBS LearningMedia "Everyday Learning" Collection

Original animation and wonderful, visual images introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art and health to the youngest learners.

Tucson leaders push for electric school buses

Infrastructure bills include billions for zero-emission vehicles

Arizona can't use COVID money for anti-mask grants, feds say

Ducey, a Republican, created the grant programs in August to put pressure on school districts that have defied the state’s ban on mask mandates.

PreK-12 Resources for New School Routines

PBS LearningMedia offers this special collection of flexible resources to support learning from anywhere.

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