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A masked teacher offers instruction to a student at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Education notebook: Tucson schools face learning losses and funding challenges

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Students at the University of Arizona campus.

Education notebook: TUSD plans for in-person ceremonies, UA keeps mask mandate

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

No increases for AZ resident undergrads in tuition proposals

University presidents reflect a commitment to ensuring affordable education despite the financial hardships caused by the pandemic
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

First week back goes ‘tremendously smooth’ TUSD superintendent says

About half of the district's students returned to campuses for the first time in a year
Students attend class at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District. March 2021.

Education notebook: Pima County students return to campuses after spring break

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Education notebook: Deadline for reopening schools arrives, UA shows pandemic optimism

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Students at Los Amigos Elementary in the Sunnyside Unified School District walk in a hallway at a distanced pace. March 2021.

Education notebook: Reopening deadline for schools draws near

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Reyna Montoya is a DACA recipient and the CEO and founder of Aliento, a nonprofit that helps mixed immigration status families work through trauma. She said the new state bill would give more Arizona graduates a chance to stay in the state for college.

Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House

A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Students celebrate their achievements at a University of Arizona graduation ceremony.

UA readying for in-person graduation

Last years, graduation was put on hold due to COVID-19.
Informal summer camps help children learn the basics about science before they face the subject in the classroom.

Education notebook: Ducey accelerates the return to classrooms

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

TUSD is ready for in-person classes

The area’s largest school district isn’t worried about Governor Ducey’s order.
A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

Ducey orders in-person classes by March 15

The order allows schools to continue offering a mix of in-person and virtual classes
Outside of the Robert D. Morrow Education Center for Tucson Unified School District.

TUSD prepares to reopen, but number of students remaining online is unclear

41 percent of parents still have not chosen which learning method they want for their students
The University of Arizona Administration building.

Education notebook: Proposed changes for Arizona tuition policies, COVID-19 aid coming to Tucson schools

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
A group stands in support of in-state tuition eligibility for Arizona students with DACA status at a June 29, 2017, Arizona Board of Regents meeting.

Senate Education Committee approves in-state tuition bill for Arizona Dreamers

The bill seeks roll back part of a controversial state law that curbs public funds access for noncitizens in Arizona.
A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: Districts prepare to welcome students back to classrooms

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.

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