Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension
The unexpected move means means no public vote on expiring Prop. 301 funds.
Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan
Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.
UA Writing Program Receives Award
Program teaches thousands of students skills vital to academic, research writing.
Proposal Ups Tuition for Incoming UA Students
University presidents aren't asking to change tuition for current students.
Students Exploring Scholarships During Fulbright Week
Program helps those seeking funds for research projects, teaching outside the U.S.
El Santo Makes a Triumphant Return to the Silver Screen
Also on Arizona Spotlight: More about Tucson Cine Mexico 2018; and Tucson students join national protest against gun violence.
Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence
Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.
Citing Safety, Schools Hope On-Campus Alternatives Minimize Student Walkouts
National School Walkout Wednesday to call for meaningful action on gun legislation and safer schools.
Addressing Adult Literacy in Southern Arizona
Literacy Connects helped more than 50,000 people last year.
National Protests Over Teacher Pay Energize Tucson Educators
Tucson advocate says discussions are taking place.
Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars
The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.
Teacher Pay; Addressing Cybersecurity; Water Cuts to Impact Farmers First
Also, resources in Southern Arizona to address adult literacy.
Arizona Teachers Wear Red for Higher Pay
Public educators statewide say #RedForEd, inspired by outcome of West Virginia strike.
Marana Unified School District to Consider Closing Thornydale Elementary
The school has 313 students, the fewest in more than two decades.
Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate
The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.
