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Gov. Ducey: TUSD's Plan for Staff Raises "Disappointing"

TUSD Superintendent has expressed interest in using new money for staff and faculty raises.

University of Arizona Adds Nearly Six Thousand Alumni This Weekend

This year's commencement marks the 154 at the University.

After the Walkout: Most School Districts Won't Extend School Year

Some Pima County schools found ways to avoid adding days to make up for lost minutes.

Ducey Defends No-Tax Budget Growth of Teacher Pay Raise Plan

Meanwhile, educators push initiative to raise taxes on those with high incomes.

How Are Teachers Paid? A Discussion of School Funding With Former Supe

John Pedicone says the education debate is about much more than teacher salaries.

Exploring the Daily Impact of the Teacher Walkout

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

Attorney Explains Difference Between Walkout and Strike

Employment Attorney Barney Holtzman also discussed whether districts can be sued for the walkout.

Budget Passed; Walkout, Day by Day; Fallen Nogales Officer

Plus, an employment lawyer explains why school districts likely won't be held liable for the walkout.

Arizona Legislature Closes Session With Big Issues Undone

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

Navajo Teachers Change Rally Cry To 'Rez For Ed'

Many rural schools stayed open during a statewide walkout, but teachers there participated in their own ways.

Attorney: Goldwater Claims Not Viable if Districts Make Up Minutes

The Goldwater Institute says closed school districts deprived Arizona students of an education.

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

On fourth day of statewide walkouts, schools begin reopening.

Vail School District First in Pima County to Reopen Amid Walkout

Superintendent says subs filled in gaps and 95% of support staff returned for school reopening Tuesday.

Legislature Starts Budget While Teachers Protest

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

Striking Arizona Teachers Gather at Capitol for 3rd Day

Demonstrations continue as Legislature expected to work through budget deal with Gov. Ducey.

Ducey Cuts Budget Deal as Education Backers Push Tax Hike

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

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