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Sensory park for kids with autism breaks ground in Tucson

Fully enclosed park will give parents of "runners" peace of mind.

Science fair goes completely virtual for 2021

SARSEF plans to put 7,000 displays online.

How Southern Arizona schools and summer camps are adapting to COVID-19

Schools, summer camps and child care centers are tasked with finding a safe way to engage kids during the pandemic.

Tucson YMCA, Boys and Girls Club offering child care for essential workers

A director at the YMCA said they're hoping to address the need created by school closures.

Diversity and desegregation in TUSD

After decades of legal battles and diversification efforts, the Tucson Unified School District wants to be released from court supervision.

Here comes the boom: Arizona girls high school wrestling participation nearly doubles

While boys wrestling numbers are dropping, girls' participation has grown rapidly in two seasons.

Hispanic children less often diagnosed with autism, CDC says

Behavioral health experts say that's due in part to cultural barriers and lack of awareness.

Study: Arizona among states with highest rates of uninsured children

Researchers put the state at more than 3 percentage points above the national average

Tucson raises minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21

The 6-1 vote makes Tucson the fifth city in the state to adopt such an ordinance.

Arizona drops one spot to 46th in report on children's well-being

The annual National Kids Count grades Arizona poorly on children's health, education and security.

Feds cut services to unaccompanied migrant kids in shelters

The agency overseeing shelters is slashing education, legal aid and recreation for migrant kids.

Arizona Schools Chief Hoffman to Develop School Safety Plans

The superintendent of public instruction says she'll create a task force aimed at preventing violence on campuses.

Arizona Ups Oversight of Groups That House Migrant Children

Most of the new law's provisions take effect immediately.

Arizona Schools Struggle to Find Footing With National Testing Standards

The U.S. Department of Education says the state is out of compliance.

Arizona Students Test Their World Knowledge in 'GeoBee'

The University of Arizona hosted students competing in the state level of the National Geographic GeoBee.

Grant Will Send Students from Low-Income Households on Free Field Trips

The Angel Charity for Children Scholarship will cover the cost of overnight visits to Camp Cooper for more than 900 students.

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