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The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

GOP-led Arizona Senate OKs huge school voucher expansion

The bill makes as many as 85% of the state’s 1.1 million public school students eligible for vouchers.
An empty classroom at Gridley Middle School in Tucson. November 2020.

Arizona House votes to raise school spending limit

Senate must pass similar resolution before March to prevent $1.1 billion in budget cuts.
Children's toys.

Pima County-funded preschool program growing slowly

COVID-19 pandemic poses challenges for the program.
The shoes of children as they sit in a row inside a kindergarten classroom.

GOP-led Arizona Senate panel OKs school voucher expansions

The bill would make all children attending schools with a high percentage of low-income families or who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches eligible for the state’s voucher program.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman at Arizona Public Media on October 3, 2019.

State school superintendent says schools will close if spending cap is not raised

Districts face over $1.1 billion in cuts statewide, Kathy Hoffman warned lawmakers Tuesday.

AZPM Celebrates Black History Month

Enjoy a special collection of stories, programs and educational resources that highlight history, culture, and accomplishments of African Americans.
Robert Robbins at the Arizona Board of Regents meeting where his contract was approved, April 7, 2017.

Robbins says University of Arizona will 'fully integrate' Global Campus

Faculty have concerns about the troubled online school.
A file image of two students walking on a campus in Pima County.

Helping Kids Handle Change at School

Young children, especially, crave predictability. It makes them feel secure.
A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

University of Arizona officials sticking with in-person classes

University testing shows a COVID positivity rate of close to 11%.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.
The Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona.

University of Arizona commits to in-person classes during COVID surge

Robbins wants to "stay the course and ride this out."

Baboquivari Unified School District moves to virtual learning for two weeks

The Tohono O'odham school district said it took the step to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
Arizona State Rep. Jasmine Blackwater-Nygren and her husband at her graduation at Stanford University.

Bill allows Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation

Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.

'Fearless' student podcasters explore big issues

Meet some of the students and the teacher behind Tucson's City High Radio.
The Two Spirit Powwow is hosted by Native PFLAG, an organization with the goal to keep families together and foster the traditional teachings of what it means to be LGBT and/or Two-Spirit.

Native American Heritage Month

November is dedicated to paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Indigenous people throughout the United States.
A sign points to the new UA Campus Pantry location at the Student Union Memorial Center

Food insecurity in Tucson: on campus and throughout the community

UA staff say about 13,000 students could be considered food insecure, yet the campus pantry says it serves about 3,000 people a year.

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