Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate
The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.
Arizona Education Department: Outdated IT a Top Priority
But replacing old computer system still secondary to increasing teacher pay.
Student Lobbying Efforts Double as Civics Lesson
A Tucson high school is getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.
The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.
ACLU of Arizona Wants Charter School Policy Changes
The civil liberties group wants a change to admission practices.
School Finance Officers Withdraw From Education Funding Lawsuit
The group says schools will benefit from Gov. Ducey's school spending plan.
Tucson Teacher Receives $5,000 Surprise
José Salcido plans to buy equipment to teach physics with money from grant.
ChamberLab's Next Project: "1 Song, Played 840 Times, For America!"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Will Arizonans accept a soda tax in the name of education?; non-profit Sun Sounds provides access to print media for those who need it; and Tucsonans tell stories about kindness in our community.
Tuesday is Election Day in Pima County
Ballots include Tucson City Council races, property and sales taxes in various municipalities.
Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday
Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.
Advocate: Policy, Facilities Among Barriers to School Achievement for Arizona's Minority Kids
A report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows math and reading scores lag.
Differences and Dwarfism
On a special Arizona Spotlight: Pima County Public Library celebrates diversity; a rare kind of bone health clinic in Phoenix; a roundtable talk from three people living with dwarfism; why the lack of dolls that reflect differences is a problem.
A Celebration of "Dia de los Muertos"...from the Afterlife
Also on Arizona Spotlight: An investigation into the success of BASIS Schools concludes; and a personal essay about what hurricanes can leave behind.
Anniversary Celebration Brings Marching Band's Past and Present In Step
Catalina Foothills High School reunites current and former band members for its 25th year.
20% of Santa Cruz County Children Attend Preschool
Education implications may be mitigated by bilingual education.
