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Arizona Lawmakers Ready Changes to How English Language Learners are Taught

The House and Senate are poised to pass bill changing how ELL students are taught.

Pima County, TUSD Sue State Over Desegregation Funds

The complaint aims to see the state continue to provide aid rather than shift the financial burden to TUSD homeowners.

Arizona's New Schools Superintendent on Challenges to Education Policy Change

Kathy Hoffman is the first Democrat elected to the post in more than 20 years.

Pima County Supervisors OK TUSD Desegregation Tax Plan, Defying Legislature

County plans to leave tax as a part of its primary property tax, bucking recently passed law.

Exploring the Daily Impact of the Teacher Walkout

How the Capitol, a church and classrooms in Southern Arizona responded to the protests.

Arizona Legislature Closes Session With Big Issues Undone

No action taken on two big initiatives from the governor and a contentious school voucher law.

Education Association: Teachers Return to Work Thursday if Lawmakers Pass Budget

On fourth day of statewide walkouts, schools begin reopening.

Legislature Starts Budget While Teachers Protest

Teachers flooded the state Capitol on Monday for third day of protests.

Ducey Cuts Budget Deal as Education Backers Push Tax Hike

Meanwhile, education advocates pushed an initiative to raise income taxes for education funding.

Some Charter School Teachers are #RedForEd, Too

Charter school principal expects many to participate in some way.

Walkout Vote; Paying for Raises; Willcox Water Concerns

Also, former UA Football Coach Dick Tomey reflects on the program's future.

Ducey Vetoes 10 Bills, Asks Lawmakers for Ed Funding

The Arizona governor attached a note on the veto letters asking for a budget funding his education plan.

School Safety Bill Advances in Legislature

A Senate committee approved Gov. Ducey's proposal.

Schools Supe Douglas Wants More From Lawmakers on School Safety

Says Legislature should weigh in on gun-carrying staffer.

Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension

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

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.

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