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.
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.
Inside Casa de los Niños's new early education center
How the center creates learning opportunities for 3 and 4 year olds.
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 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.
Supporting Early Childhood Education
Groups in Pima County push to increase access to high-quality early childhood education.
Teen Moms, Families Get Child Care Help Through School District
A look at how Sunnyside Unified School District programs have helped hundreds of students.
Children's Book Author Bringing Love of Literature to Book Festival
Kwame Alexander says one key to connect kids to books is poetry.
Tucson Youth Put National Parks in Focus
Also on Arizona Spotlight: Visit the Center for Compassion Studies; NASA pioneer Dee O'Hara interview; Adiba Nelson talks "From Period to Postpartum"; holiday traditions old and new.
Art Installation Raises Awareness About Pima County Youth
Backpacks represent 21,000 young people disconnected from work and school.
TUSD Superintendent to Present Options for Educating Kids at Migrant Facility
The governing board voted unanimously last month to research education services for approximately 300 children at Southwest Key in Tucson.
