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The Tristar Experience, formerly known as the Flying Hospital, will leave Tucson for the first time in more than 15 years as it heads to its new home in Kansas City.

'Flying Hospital' to Depart Tucson After 15 Years in Storage

The plane will become a teaching space where students can learn about careers in STEM and aviation.

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild speaks at a press conference announcing a pair of grants that will fund the Community Schools Initiative for three more years.

Grants Give 'Community Schools Initiative' Three More Years

Participating schools have seen an increase in graduation rates, federal student aid for college applications.

Group Works to Block Arizona School Voucher Expansion

Save Our Schools has until Aug. 1 to gather the necessary signatures to put the issue to voters.

Education Group: State Should Step Back, Let Teachers, Districts Decide

Education Association delegates headed to national meeting to advocate for local education independence, racial and social justice focus.

Arizona Board of Regents chair Greg Patterson resigned Monday, June 19, 2017.

Governor Appoints New Arizona Regent Following Resignation of Chair

Chairman Greg Patterson resigned Monday saying he didn't want to be a 'distraction.'

Frankie Burgos, staff member of the Warrior-Scholar Project, teaches a class.

Academic Boot Camp Helps Veterans on Path to University, Civilian Life

Warrior-Scholar Project also aims to ease veterans worries about transitioning.

The Tucson Unified School District headquarters, 1010 E. 10th St.

Episode 142: TUSD Searches for Next Superintendent

Also, Rosemont mine gets US environmental OK; opponents say they'll continue resisting.

Consultant Nic Clement, right, and participants at a public forum for input on the search for a TUSD superintendent, Thursday, June 8.

Public Weighs in on TUSD Superintendent Profile

Sessions meant to identify qualities of ideal candidate.

Then-Flowing Wells School District Superintendent Nicholas (Nic) Clement speaks to Arizona Week in 2011.

TUSD to Host Public Forums on Superintendent Search

Consultant: The idea is to build the ideal profile of a candidate and emphasize transparency in search.

University of Arizona's 22nd president, Robert C. Robbins.

Episode 140: Meet the New University of Arizona President

Robert C. Robbins says he'll start scholarships, encourage what UA does well.

The Arizona Department of Education coordinates programs to provide free meals for kids in the summer.

Kids' Nutrition Needs Don't End When School Does

TUSD takes part in a network of sites offering free summer meals to kids.

UA President Robert C. Robbins greets faculty and staff June 1, 2017.

UA President Robbins: 'I'm Going to Be Accessible'

Institution's 22nd president has busy first day meeting, greeting, cheerleading.

University of Arizona Provost Andrew Comrie, right, greets Robert C. Robbins on Robbins' first day as UA president, June 1, 2017.

Hundreds Greet New UA President at Campus Reception

Robert C. Robbins becomes institution's 22nd president, succeeding Hart.

New UA President Robbins Will Meet Campus Community

Several campus appearances planned for his first two days on job Thursday, Friday.

Counterclockwise from top right, Youth On Their Own participants and Tucson High graduates Michael, Victoria and Alyssa; Tucson High social worker Bonnie Kneller.

Beating the Odds to Graduate from High School

Youth On Their Own aims to keep homeless and unaccompanied young people in school.

PCC, Lacking State Funding, Seeks Property Tax Increase

If approved, increase would bring in about $3.2 million a year, cost homeowner $6.

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