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Episode 79: Parents Groups Advocate For Better Education in Vail

Metro Week looks at how communities are trying to shore up school budgets

Parents Groups Fighting for More Education Funding

Metro Week looks at how communities are trying to shore up school budgets.

NOVA: Rise of the Robots

Join the race to build the most advanced humanoid robots as they battle real-world challenges. Wednesday at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.

Does Growing Wheat in the Desert Use Too Much Water?

Much more efficient than in decades past, farmers and researchers say.

Nature: Snow Chick

Enjoy the intimate and incredible journey of a tiny Emperor penguin chick, from egg to independence. Wednesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.

$5.9M for Water Conservation Near Fort Huachuca

Tucson non-profit Arizona Land and Water Trust will get federal money.

Finding Your Roots: The Pioneers

Discover the pioneering family histories of Neil Patrick Harris, Gloria Steinem and Sandra Cisneros. Tuesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.

Arizona Illustrated Episode 222

Baxter Black; Seeking Help in Rural Arizona; Barrel Racing with Geneva and Hershey

Geneva and Hershey

Geneva Kelly is a Barrel Racer and rides for the University of Arizona Rodeo Team.

What Stereotypes Are There in Tucson? Dímelo Explores

Dímelo's first story mailbox is up on Tumamoc Hill

Doctor Puts Hands, Head, Heart into School Instrument Repair

Meet Ned Bloomfield, a 17-year volunteer of the TUSD's instrumental repair shop.

How One Doctor Helps Patients Face Death; and Another Finds Music Instrumental to Happiness.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: DImelo goes to Tumamoc Hill; and Beth Surdut puts hummingbird etiquette to use.

The Art of Paying Attention: Hummingbird Etiquette

Beth Surdut tells about a treasure hunt that begins with bird droppings and leads to one of the desert's smallest, fastest inhabitants.

Flu ‘Widespread:' 1,300 Cases Reported in Arizona Last Week

Vaccinations still recommended; affliction could occur as late as May.

FRONTLINE: Chasing Heroin

Facing a heroin epidemic, America is experimenting with radical new approaches to the drug problem. Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.

Grijalva Calls for More Literacy, Dual-Language Programs

Pair of education bills would support family literacy and dual language education.

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