Pima County increases preschool and childcare assistance
Help available for people making up to 300% of federal poverty level
Where's the new money in the state budget going?
We look at a handful of areas that will see a notable increase in funds this fiscal year
University of Arizona, Pascua Yaqui Tribe commit to partnering in Yaqui education
A new intergovernmental agreement covers many aspirational goals, like the formation of an independent K-12 school system for the tribe.
State judge strikes down law banning schools from requiring students to wear masks
Legislature violated constitution by rolling mask law and other policies into the state budget, a judge ruled Monday.
State's top educator wants steady funding for education
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman wants lawmakers to dip into the rainy-day fund.
UA will start furloughs Monday, despite pushback
President Robbins said other cost-cutting measures will be explored to deal with a potential $250 million deficit.
State to give more money to schools due to pandemic
The Governor and state Superintendent of Public Instruction unveil a new funding plan.
Arizona Supreme Court says no to electronic signature gathering for citizen petitions
The state’s highest court will not let citizen initiatives access the online system used by candidates.
Arizona extends school closure through April 10
The schools superintendent said leaders are also working to waive requirements for statewide tests.
Arizona closing schools due to COVID-19 concerns
The governor and the superintendent of public instruction announced schools will be closed through at least March 27.
Ducey funding plan for low-performing schools gets first legislative approval
Project Rocket determines per-pupil funding at schools given lower grades by the Education Department.
Arizona Education Department release unwittingly reveals student data
The release revealed personal info of ESA students, but also drew attention to some account balances raising eyebrows among critics of the program.
Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman on priorities for 2020
Hoffman also reflects on what she sees as her biggest accomplishment in office so far.
Judge rules against Arizona education plan drawing on land trust funds
The ruling says Arizona violated federal law with the voter-approved Proposition 123.
TUSD to continue to revise sex ed curriculum, deferring vote
The governing board voted Tuesday night to continue to refine the plan, targeting next school year for implementation.
