COVID-19 highlights need for school counselors
Schools across Cochise County have identified an increase in demand for mental health counseling services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire burns Salpointe Catholic High School
One wing was severly damaged.
Pima County increases preschool and childcare assistance
Help available for people making up to 300% of federal poverty level
Arizona OKs biggest US school voucher plan, faces challenge
Arizona has the most expansive education options in the nation and will have the most comprehensive voucher system if the bill takes effect.
Making college credits easier to access in Cochise County
Buena High School introduces new dual enrollment program
Arizona House GOP backs universal school voucher expansion
They vote Wednesday advances a bill that would allow all 1.1 million public school students to use public money to attend a private schools.
Tuition increases OK'd for Arizona's 3 public universities
University of Arizona is boosting tuition by 2% to $11,525 a year for undergrads.
University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes
University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.
Treasury: Arizona risks relief funds over anti-mandate rules
At issue are two state programs that are meant to help schools and students but that direct funding away from jurisdictions with mask requirements.
Arizona won't stop using COVID money for anti-mask grants
The Treasury Department last month told Ducey the programs were “not a permissible use” of the federal funding.
Arizona interest in anti-mask school vouchers outpaces funds
Gov. Doug Ducey's plan will give $7,000 a year to each student to pay for private school tuition.
State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries
Arizona has also banned schools from requiring students to wear masks but law is not yet in effect.
Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law
Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.
Ducey offers grants to schools that don't require masks
Announcement comes as COVID-19 cases rise and a growing number of schools require masks.
More Tucson area school districts will require masks
Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills change policies after Phoenix court ruling.
