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The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy

This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.
Wilbur the Wildcat waves a UA "Block A" flag before an exhibition match between the University of Arizona men's basketball team and Chico State on Nov 5, 2017.

UA athletics faces layoffs, ticket price surge amid financial strain

President Robert Robbins said ticket prices may increase by 25%.
Protests from the United Campus Workers of Arizona and the Arizona Students' Association move from Old Main to the North Ballroom just before the Arizona Board of Regents begin the public portion of their November meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023.

Protests fill ABOR meeting following UA's financial crisis

University of Arizona President Robert Robbins delivered his State of the University and the board of regents approved a new tuition model.
The west side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

What to expect for November's AZ Board of Regents meeting

The public session will begin Thursday, Nov. 16.
A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

AZ Board of Regents considers new tuition model for UA

Their final decision will be made later this month on Nov. 16.
Old Main on the campus of the University of Arizona.

UA leadership: "Our financial health is fragile"

The University of Arizona has implemented a 2% budget cut and started hiring freezes.
College students studying during a lecture. September 12, 2023.

1,200 University of Phoenix students to get debt relief

$37 million will erase student loan balances.
A student participating in a class online during the pandemic.

Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ

Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.

The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone

We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

TUSD approves new Code of Conduct and special election

The new code will go into effect this fall.
A cloudy sky over Old Main at the University of Arizona.

Federal grant pushes UA to create new program to support first gen Latino students

The $3 million grant is expected to support the project for the next five years.
U.S. currency in various denominations.

Hobbs terminates $50 million grant allocation for ESA recipients

Governor Katie Hobbs's predecessor Doug Ducey approved the allocation of pandemic-era funding.
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

TUSD cuts back on hotspots for students as federal funding expires

The Emergency Connectivity Fund worked to provide funding for connectivity tools like hotspots, modems and routers.
Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

Arizona Board of Regents to vote on tuition increase for public universities

UA plans to increase tuition starting the upcoming fall semester.
Two of Arizona's new elected officials, Republican Congress Member Juan Ciscomani (left) and Governor Katie Hobbs (right).

The Buzz speaks with two newly-elected officials: Juan Ciscomani and Katie Hobbs

Both have been on the jobs for several days, but have been confronted by the politics of their new positions.
Students and families receive packaged meals from Tucson Unified School District workers who are distributing meals along the district's bus routes during closures associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arizona schools plan major budget cuts, if spending limit is not lifted

The state has until March 1, 2023 to override the spending cap.

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