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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 schools chief Kathy Hoffman on priorities for 2020

Hoffman also reflects on what she sees as her biggest accomplishment in office so far.

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.

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 resigns

He says radical reform is needed for the district.

TUSD sees improvement in student retention

Fewer students left the district in 2019 than the previous year.

Judge rules against Arizona education plan drawing on land trust funds

The ruling says Arizona violated federal law with the voter-approved Proposition 123.

TUSD receives largest donation of clothes for students and families

800 boxes of brand-new clothes were donated for distribution to students.

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

Arizona 360 hears from people on both sides of the issue.

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.

Regents approve $60K in bonuses for UA President Robbins

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

Nurses strike in Tucson over staffing, quality of care

Organizers are hoping the strike leads to increased investment in registered nursing staff.

Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists

Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.

Marana High School takes steps to curb vaping on campus

The school's principal says it has been a growing problem in recent years.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.

UA Special Collections: Preserving the Stories

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