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Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A second Arizona school district says it will require masks

Decision by Phoenix district comes after new guidance from CDC

A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Study: Arizona didn't see exodus of teachers during pandemic

Fewer teachers in district schools, more at charter and online schools

A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

Health officials urge vaccinated in some areas to mask up again

New CDC guidelines apply to Pima County, most of Arizona

Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

U.S. Education Secretary visits Tohono O'odham Community College

Secretary Cardona pitched President Biden's 'Build Back Better' agenda and listened to the needs of the community.

An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Groups that backed Proposition 208 seek to block tax cuts

The groups have filed a pair of voter referendums and have 90 days to collect the nearly 120,000 signatures

The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

Data analysis shows low investment in kids futures across Arizona

The state rank 40th across the country after comparing 2019 factors in their health, education, economic status and families.

Secretary of the U.S. Department Interior Deb Haaland. She represented New Mexico in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019-2021.

Haaland announces investigation into Indigenous boarding schools

She said 'at no time in history' has such a probe reflected the true impact of the policy among Indigenous families.

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.

New education tax again survives, high court appeal pending

Tax is the result of voter-approved prop 208

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 new Automotive Technology and Innovation Center at Pima Community College was dedicated in May 18, 2021. The center will offer students education in the technology of both internal combustion and electric vehicles.

PCC opens automotive technology center

It's one of the college's new centers of excellence.

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.

Education notebook: Teens get vaccine, UA closes out the school year

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

The Arizona State Legislature in Phoenix.

Vetoed Arizona sex education bill coming back with changes

The revised bill strips out provisions that specifically targeted discussion of LGBTQ issues

A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for Arizona students with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Arizona voters to decide on in-state tuition for Dreamers next year

A bill asking voters to repeal a portion of a 2006 law barring non-citizens from accessing the tuition rate passed Arizona Legislature Monday.

Students attend a biology class at BASIS Oro Valley.

Education notebook: Controversial bill would ban touchy subjects in class, UA adds minor