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Tohono O’odham Chairman Ned Norris Jr. during congressional testimony in February 2020.

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.
Sign advertising COVID-19 state vaccination pod at the University of Arizona.

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.
The Arizona Capitol Museum building at the State Capitol in Phoenix.

AZ Senate passes sex ed bill, again

A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Ducey last month.
Educators march in downtown Tucson in 2018 calling for better teacher pay and education funding in Arizona. This year's Proposition 208 aims to make up for lagging education funding in the state by taxing the wealthy.

Invest in Ed is headed to court, again

Two legal challenges argue that Proposition 208 unconstitutionally overrules the Legislature's taxing authorities.
Dr. Amy S. Cramer, founder and president of Voices On The Economy (VOTE), believes we won't come up with desperately needed solutions to our economic problems until we overcome our partisan hostility and learn to listen to one another’s ideas with an open mind.

Voices On The Economy (VOTE)

A new approach to economics education takes on partisan hostility
Adults in the Tucson Jewish Community Center's day program for people with disabilities swimming at the J Sept. 3, 2020.

People with disabilities face both unique and common challenges during pandemic

Educators and service providers discuss how the pandemic has impacted community members with disabilities in Arizona.
The Arizona flag waves in the wind on a flagpole in Willcox.

Poll finds division and common ground in what Arizonans care about

State residents placed issues like water and education among their highest priorities.
Kathy Hoffman won the election for Arizona superintendent for public instruction.

State superintendent of public instruction says state budget gives education short shrift

Superintendent Kathy Hoffman says the Legislature missed an opportunity to make a much-needed investment in the state's struggling education system.
A toddler receives care at a dining hall run by Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora on November 20, 2018. Kino Border Initiative serves free meals to migrants, asylum seekers and deportees.

Helping Migrants in Mexico; Arizona's New Superintendent; Education Funding

Plus, a journalist roundtable analyzing finalized election results.
A scene from Monday night's debate among candidates for governor. From left, Democrat David Garcia, moderator Ted Simons, Green Party candidate Angel Torres and Republican Doug Ducey.

Gubernatorial Candidates Clash Over Education in Phoenix Debate

The candidates will face off in Tucson Tuesday night.
A Vote Here sign outside a polling place.

Poll Shows Education Funding a Major Factor in Race for Arizona Governor

Poll shows education professor Garcia leading Democrats, unfavorable ratings for Gov. Ducey
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Bennett talks with Republicans at party headquarters in Green Valley, June 18, 2018.

Gubernatorial Candidate Bennett Wants Armed Teachers and Cops in Schools

The Republican former secretary of state unveils school safety plan.
The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County Supervisors OK TUSD Desegregation Tax Plan, Defying Legislature

County plans to leave tax as a part of its primary property tax, bucking recently passed law.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signs a bill early in the morning of May 2, 2018, putting 19 percent teacher raises into the Arizona budget over the following three school years.

Gov. Ducey: TUSD's Plan for Staff Raises "Disappointing"

TUSD Superintendent has expressed interest in using new money for staff and faculty raises.
Kids at school.

Filings: No Teacher Donations to Ducey in 2018

No donors to the Ducey campaign listed an occupation in the public education sector.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan

Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.

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