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Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate

The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.

The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.

State House Rejects Bill to Help Teachers Buy Supplies

In the proposal, teachers would have gotten both cash and tax credits to purchase items for their classrooms.

Teacher Pay or Capital Improvements — How Do Schools Administer Money?

A conversation with Ricky Hernández of the Pima County Superintendent's Office.

Poll: Education #1 Issue for Arizona Voters

The survey also suggested border issues and government spending are important to the state's residents.

Arizona Voters Would Say Resounding 'Yes' to Soda Tax, Poll Suggests

The survey showed the hypothetical tax to raise education funds would pass with a near 2-to-1 margin.

Tuesday is Election Day in Pima County

Ballots include Tucson City Council races, property and sales taxes in various municipalities.

Tucson Police Ask City to Fund School Resource Officers

Having officers in some schools helps mentor and teach students.

Pima County Celebrates Walk and Bike to School Day Friday

Day encourages healthy, environmentally friendly commuting for children.

Ducey: Lawsuits Not the Way to Keep Tuition Down

The governor said a preferred approach wouldn't see tax dollars spent.

UA's DACA Students Rally After Trump Ends Program

Students and supporters gathered in a show of solidarity for those whose legal status is now in limbo.

State Ban on Ethnic Studies Unconstitutional

Case stems from Tucson Unified School District's Mexican American Studies classes and 2010 law.

Feds Won't Sue UA over Affirmative Action, Already Blocked in Arizona

Proposition 107 barred preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.

Episode 140: Meet the New University of Arizona President

Robert C. Robbins says he'll start scholarships, encourage what UA does well.

Bill for University Repairs OKs Funding for 2018-19

An Arizona Senate committee sent the measure to the Senate floor.

UA Honors College Dorm Proposal Stirs Controversy

Neighbors north of University of Arizona feel public input not valued as plans proceed.

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