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.
Celebrating Diwali, the Hindu "Festival of Lights".
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Molly of Denali" begins a second season on PBS Kids; and Chris Dashiell looks back at the cinematic history of Judge Roy Bean.
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.
Judge: School district can keep mask rule, at least for now
New state law barring mask mandates in schools doesn’t take effect until Sept. 29, judge says.
University of Arizona will require masks indoors
ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.
TUSD board votes to require masks on campuses
Decision comes as Arizona sees a rising number of COVID-19 cases
TUSD board calls emergency meeting on COVID-19
District may sue over state ban on schools requiring masks
A second Arizona school district says it will require masks
Decision by Phoenix district comes after new guidance from CDC
Study: Arizona didn't see exodus of teachers during pandemic
Fewer teachers in district schools, more at charter and online schools
