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Poll: Amid Strikes, Americans Back Teacher Raises

78 percent say salaries aren't enough, and half polled said they'd pay more in taxes for educator pay increases.

School Safety Bill Advances in Legislature

A Senate committee approved Gov. Ducey's proposal.

TUSD Plans 'Instructional Closure' if Teachers Strike

Trujillo says buses would run, meals would be served.

Governor's Office Gives Rosy Budget Forecast

Revenue growth is higher than originally expected.

UA Law School Admissions Change Gains Traction Nationwide

The Bar Association is considering loosening testing requirements after UA used GRE scores to find students.

Gov. Ducey Plan for Teacher Raises: 20 Percent Over 4 Years

Includes 1 percent this year, 9 percent the next, then 19; would need legislative approval.

Arizona Teachers Group Nearing Walkout Over Low Pay

Organizers with Arizona Educators United say they could announce an action like one happening in Oklahoma at any time.

Gary Stroutsos: Living a Dream of Music

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Arizona teachers rally to improve education funding; an old sport gains new popularity among women & girls of the Tohono O'odham nation; and a love letter to the Pima County Library Book Bike.

Tucson Teachers Demand Better Pay During Downtown March

Hundreds marched from two schools and plan weekly demonstrations to get lawmakers' attention.

Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension

The unexpected move means means no public vote on expiring Prop. 301 funds.

Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan

Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.

Proposal Ups Tuition for Incoming UA Students

University presidents aren't asking to change tuition for current students.

El Santo Makes a Triumphant Return to the Silver Screen

Also on Arizona Spotlight: More about Tucson Cine Mexico 2018; and Tucson students join national protest against gun violence.

Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence

Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.

Addressing Adult Literacy in Southern Arizona

Literacy Connects helped more than 50,000 people last year.

Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars

The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.

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