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UA faces fiscal storm: CFO resigns amid sweeping financial revamp

The University of Arizona unveiled major financial reforms amid the departure of its Chief Financial Officer.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage

The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.

The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy

This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.
A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

Governor's Educator Retention Task Force releases report; shows shortages, needs for pay increase, and paid parental leave

The report and recomendations document ares of shortages, lack of teacher diversity, and recomendations for teacher retention.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

Senior VP of UAGC steps down six months after acquisition

Effective Monday, Dec. 4, Dr. Gary Packard will instead be serving as the interim Senior Vice Provost of Online Initiatives.
Community members including former teachers participate in a sit-in at the University of Arizona's College of Education on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. Protestors are gathering together to show support for two professors who were put on suspension after audio recordings of a lecture about the Israel-Hamas lecture were shared on social media.

Two UA College of Education professors reinstated following Israel-Hamas Lecture

The department head will teach the course about cultural pluralism for young children through the rest of the semester.
University of Arizona College of Education senior Sophie Chapman reads a list of demands to Dean Robert Q. Berry, III on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. The demands include reinstating two professors who were placed on suspension are audio recordings of their classroom lecture was shared on social media

Sit-in at UA's College of Education calls to reinstate professors

Around 60 staff, faculty, students and community members participated.
Students walk near the fountain at Old Main on the University of Arizona campus. From August 2019.

UA suspends two professors following Israel-Hamas lecture

The College of Education professors have been suspended until an investigation concludes.
Protests from the United Campus Workers of Arizona and the Arizona Students' Association move from Old Main to the North Ballroom just before the Arizona Board of Regents begin the public portion of their November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Protests fill ABOR meeting following UA's financial crisis

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins delivered his State of the University and the board of regents approved a new tuition model.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

What to expect for November's AZ Board of Regents meeting

The public session will begin Thursday, Nov. 16.
File image of the Winged Victory weather vane atop the copper dome at the historic Capitol Building in Phoenix.

Dept. of Education still lacks data on school voucher program

A special committee formed for ESA oversight wants more data on the program to manage costs.
A shady, grassy area of the University of Arizona campus, facing south towards Arizona Stadium.

UA gets a new threat assessment director

Dr. Jessie Semmann assumed her new role shortly before the one year mark of last year's deadly on campus shooting.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.
Bella Vista Elementary School Principal, Dr. Mary Slaydon, works on math exercises with second grade students in the school's Title 1 program. November 6, 2023.

Sierra Vista elementary school selected as finalist for National Title 1 Distinguished Award

Bella Vista Elementary School was one out of 14 schools in Arizona to be nominated for the award
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.

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