Education Notebook: Back-to-school benchmarks, UA's path forward
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 8.
UA will start furloughs Monday, despite pushback
President Robbins said other cost-cutting measures will be explored to deal with a potential $250 million deficit.
Poll: Majority of Arizonans uncomfortable sending kids back to school
A new poll shows most people in the state are not comfortable with a return to school.
Pima County COVID-19 trends improve, but risk remains too high for schools
A recent memo recommended schools wait until after Labor Day to offer traditional in-person learning.
Arizona schools chief anticipates delays to in-person learning
State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman supports schools providing targeted services for vulnerable students.
News roundup: Fraud in Arizona unemployment claims, benchmarks released for school return
Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 6.
UA President Robbins says he doesn’t oppose a faculty union
Robbins said he is "all for it" after a campus coalition announced it plans to form a union.
Arizona releases guidance for returning to classrooms
The promised benchmarks for returning to in-person learning outline county COVID-19 targets.
Rogue Radio presents Kate Chopin's “Désirée's Baby”
Also on Arizona Spotlight: "I DREAM IN WIDESCREEN" 2020 has NOT been cancelled; and a look back at Tucson's drive-in history from Chris Dashiell.
UA group critical of university's pandemic response wants a union
A group of faculty, staff and graduate students say it is time to push back against the administration.
Tucson moves ahead with public Wi-Fi
Access points funded by pandemic relief funds will serve neighborhoods without broadband.
Education Notebook: Kindergarten to university, Arizona back-to-school plans emerging
A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 1.
Education funding initiative removed from Arizona ballot
A judge found the Invest in Ed initiative’s description misleading. Advocates plan to appeal the decision.
Pandemic creates added pressures for international students
The UA has about 3,700 international students.
Pima County leaders urge schools to stay closed
County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says school should not reopen until Labor Day or later.
