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Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate

The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.
Kids at school.

Arizona Education Department: Outdated IT a Top Priority

But replacing old computer system still secondary to increasing teacher pay.
Students work to understand the path a bill takes through the Arizona Legislature.

Student Lobbying Efforts Double as Civics Lesson

A Tucson high school is getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.
Image from the cover of The Platinum Age of Television, by David Bianculli.

The Evolution of Television According to David Bianculli

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Tucson students working for political change on behalf of teachers; and artist & author Beth Surdut on mountain lions, and when the hunter becomes the hunted.
High school students in Tucson.

Report: Teacher Shortage Calls for Better Data from Arizona

National Council on Teacher Quality says Arizona and other states should focus on teacher supply-and-demand data.

The Rapid Growth of a Small Tucson Charter Into an International Conglomerate

Part II of an investigation. Also, an author discusses the history and surprising popularity of softball.
Kids practice their writing in school.

State House Rejects Bill to Help Teachers Buy Supplies

In the proposal, teachers would have gotten both cash and tax credits to purchase items for their classrooms.
Mathematics formulae and characters on a blackboard.

Oro Valley School Encourages Hands-On STEM Learning

Innovation Academy opened its doors last August.

How a Tucson Charter School Grew Into an International Network

Also on Arizona Spotlight, artist Beth Surdut watches white-wing doves in her Tucson neighborhood play their version of "pick-up sticks."

Student Exchange Aimed at Counteracting Cyberbullying

Tucson high school will meet Japanese team to focus on spreading kindness online.
Campbell Ave., south of Speedway Blvd., is one type of street which could see UA student-generated ideas for improvement.

Tucson Students Could Help Reshape City Streets

The city could consider "complete street" proposals from UA students in future projects.
The rooms at Dunbar Pavilion are in different stages of repair.

Honoring Dunbar School's Past, Reshaping its Future

Groups have plans for former segregated Tucson school buildings.
The group Save Our Schools delivered more than 111,000 signatures to temporarily suspend a law expanding school vouchers in Arizona.

Judge Rejects Effort to Block Vote on School Voucher Law

Maricopa judge says voucher supporters had no grounds to sue.
Students dance to wrap up a Jan. 23 event in Tucson celebrating National School Choice Week 2018.

Tucson Schools Celebrate National School Choice Week

Public school open enrollment, charter schools and magnets are part of the picture of school choice in Arizona.
Desert View High School chemistry teacher Jonathan Cadena breathes out following the surprise announcement that he was the recipient of a Milken Educator Award.

Desert View Teacher Wins National Educator Award

Chemistry teacher Jonathan Cadena among 44 recipients of Milken Educator Award.

ACLU of Arizona Wants Charter School Policy Changes

The civil liberties group wants a change to admission practices.

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