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The Buzz: Combatting Generational Poverty in Pima County

A new effort aims to help those who are born into poverty move up the socio-economic ladder.

The Buzz: How the Israel-Hamas conflict is influencing classrooms in Arizona

Protests supporting both Palestine and Israel have made their way to Arizona's college campuses and responses from stakeholders at both the state and university levels have brought criticism.

AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage

The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.

The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy

This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.

Two UA College of Education professors reinstated following Israel-Hamas Lecture

The department head will teach the course about cultural pluralism for young children through the rest of the semester.

Sit-in at UA's College of Education calls to reinstate professors

Around 60 staff, faculty, students and community members participated.

UA suspends two professors following Israel-Hamas lecture

The College of Education professors have been suspended until an investigation concludes.

Pro-Palestine protest canceled following UA President statement

The protest organized by the Students for Justice in Palestine was one of many that were supposed to take place today.

Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ

Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.

New English language learning proficiency testing rules spark controversy

The new changes will effect Spring 2023 reassessment and the 2023-2024 placement.

Arizona schools chief targets transgender students and bathrooms

In a Thursday press release, Tom Horne said parents are expressing concerns over allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.

The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone

We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.

Mayes says Horne cannot modify English language learning models

The opinion comes as some schools across Arizona begin their semester this week.

Superintendent of AZ schools says some complaints to hotline are under investigation

The hotline first launched in March and has since received upwards of 30,000 "prank" calls.

Hobbs terminates $50 million grant allocation for ESA recipients

Governor Katie Hobbs's predecessor Doug Ducey approved the allocation of pandemic-era funding.

AZ school superintendent looks to keep restrictions on trans athletes

In a complaint filed last month, two Arizona families claim that current state statute violates federal nondiscrimination laws and the U.S. Constitution.

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