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Tucson #RedForEd demonstrators in April, 2019.

#RedForEd Holds Before-School 'Walk-Ins' in Tucson

The protests at 28 schools focused on lack of legislative action.

#RedForEd protester stands in the midst of a crowd, April 2019.

#RedForEd's Focus One Year After Historic Demonstrations

A discussion with Tucson Education Association president Jason Freed.

A file image shows a toy in an out-door play area with children in the background.

Proposal Pushes for Expanded Access to Preschool in Pima County

Supporters want the county to fund scholarships for low-income families.

#RedForEd protesters at the Arizona Capitol, Monday, April 30, 2018.

Moving the Needle on Education

A look at the continuing challenges for public education in Arizona following a year of grassroots efforts like #RedForEd.

A school bus stops at an intersection on Tucson's northwest side.

Arizona Education Superintendent: Teacher Shortage a 'Crisis'

Kathy Hoffman in her first State of Education speech said a teacher shortage could get worse.

Senate Committee Votes to Increase Education Sales Tax

The extra money would fund public education in Arizona.

Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo speaking at district headquarters, July 17, 2018.

TUSD Still Faces Teacher Shortages Despite Pay Raises, Sign-On Bonuses

The district will hold back-to-back job fairs in an effort to get ahead of hiring challenges.

The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

Pima County, TUSD Sue State Over Desegregation Funds

The complaint aims to see the state continue to provide aid rather than shift the financial burden to TUSD homeowners.

Arizona House lawmakers stand for the Pledge of Allegiance with members of the Red for Ed movement watching from the gallery above on April 30, 2018.

2018 Year-In-Review: Education Funding

Arizona 360 looks back at #RedforEd and the Legislature's response.

A file image of two students walking on a campus in Pima County.

Minimum Wage Increase, Special Ed Demand Strain Public School Funds

A discussion with Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams.

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.

The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Lawsuit: Gender Inequality in UA Professor Pay

The federal suit alleges female professors are paid less in the Department of Chemistry.

Arizona Supreme Court Explains 'Invest in Ed' Decision

The justices wrote why they kicked the Invest in Education initiative off the ballot

Voters to Decide on Bonds and Overrides to Fund Schools

Education advocates hope teachers' movement will make a difference.

A campaign sign opposing Proposition 305 in Tucson on October 3, 2018.

Proposition 305: Referendum on Arizona Voucher Expansion Law

Arizona Daily Star education reporter Hank Stephenson explains pushback against the 2017 state law.

UA faculty member, Charlie Tousell (left), and Mexican American Studies Phd Student, Erika Nacim (right), sketch out their vision for the University of Arizona's Hispanic Serving Institution designation.

UA Noted for Serving Hispanic Students, Now Working to Keep That Designation

As a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University of Arizona must re-apply for the title each year.

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