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.
Muhammad Ali Classroom Resources for Grades 6-12
Explore how Ali’s identity and prominence as a Black young man in America was shaped by family, faith, education, and oppressive systems and structures.
University of Arizona, Pascua Yaqui Tribe commit to partnering in Yaqui education
A new intergovernmental agreement covers many aspirational goals, like the formation of an independent K-12 school system for the tribe.
