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Scientists theorize dark matter exists in the space between galaxies.

UA prof giving public talk on dark matter in Spanish

Graduate students had the idea to host a lecture for Spanish speakers.
The TUSD Governing Board at its Aug. 8, 2019 meeting.

Changes coming to TUSD board

Reflections on Southern Arizona's largest school district as the process begins to replace a resigning member.
Author, poet and essayist Sandra Cisneros.

Sandra Cisneros on being an "extroverted introvert."

Also on Arizona Spotlight: How the Prison Education Project offers inmates a chance to learn about the universe.

iQ smartparent

An Emmy Award-winning program about parenting in the digital age.

PBS LearningMedia Celebrating Fall Collection

Explore the autumn scene while learning math, literacy, and science at the same time.
Kids at school.

Effort to nix English immersion in Arizona finds support

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle point to data suggesting immersion doesn't ease students' struggles.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman at Arizona Public Media on October 3, 2019.

Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman on priorities for 2020

Hoffman also reflects on what she sees as her biggest accomplishment in office so far.
Former Tucson Unified School District board member Mark Stegeman at Arizona Public Media on October 9, 2019.

Mark Stegeman shares why he resigned from the TUSD board

A search has begun for his replacement after more than 10 years on the board.
Mark Stegeman, seen here at a February 2017 TUSD Governing Board meeting, announced he was stepping down from the board before the end of his term.

TUSD begins search to replace resigning board member

Mark Stegeman's replacement will serve through the end of 2020.
TUSD governing board member Mark Stegeman. (2013)

TUSD governing board member Mark Stegeman resigns

He says radical reform is needed for the district.
TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo addresses the media on potential student walkouts, March 13, 2018.

TUSD sees improvement in student retention

Fewer students left the district in 2019 than the previous year.
Kids at school.

Judge rules against Arizona education plan drawing on land trust funds

The ruling says Arizona violated federal law with the voter-approved Proposition 123.
The Tucson Unified School District office, 1010 E. 10th St., Tucson, Arizona.

TUSD receives largest donation of clothes for students and families

800 boxes of brand-new clothes were donated for distribution to students.
A banner for the Tucson Unified School District hangs in the school board's meeting room at the Duffy Community Center.

Proposed TUSD sex-ed curriculum changes draw vocal criticism and support

Arizona 360 hears from people on both sides of the issue.
Tribal officials and representatives from the 14 organizations that received a grant through the Pascua Yaqui Tribe's gaming contributions pose September 16, 2019, with a check for the total amount donated to the organizations.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe distributes gaming funds to community groups

The grants represent a percentage of its contribution to the state through its tribal gaming compact with the state.
University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Regents approve $60K in bonuses for UA President Robbins

The board says Robbins earned the incentives by achieving significant goals.

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