New TUSD policy allows limited AI use in high schools
The Tucson Unified School District has approved a new policy allowing limited use of artificial intelligence tools in high school classrooms, with stricter controls for younger students.
Pima County's STEPs court evolves to fit real lives
Pima County’s STEPs Court has overhauled its rigid treatment model to better accommodate participants’ real-life challenges—resulting in higher graduation rates and more paths to recovery.
TUSD seeks voter OK for $45M in school funding
Tucson Unified School District has approved a $45 million budget override proposal—the first in 30 years—to boost teacher pay, expand student services and strengthen academic programs, pending voter approval in November.
Mural fronterizo destaca situación de veteranos deportados
Un proyecto mural dirigido por la investigadora Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documenta las historias de veteranos militares estadounidenses deportados, destacando las consecuencias de la política migratoria a través del arte y narrativas personales.
El Foco de Tucson recibe subvención de noticias locales 2025
El Foco de Tucson ha recibido una subvención de la Iniciativa de Noticias Locales 2025 de la Fundación Comunitaria para el Sur de Arizona para apoyar su periodismo bilingüe y centrado en la comunidad.
Evento destaca crisis de indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas
A través de caminatas, un simposio y reuniones comunitarias, activistas de Tucson construyen redes de apoyo y exigen justicia para las personas indígenas desaparecidas y asesinadas.
Border mural project shines light on deported veterans
A mural project led by researcher Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana documents the stories of deported U.S. military veterans, highlighting the consequences of immigration policy through art and personal narratives.
Green boot camp helps Arizona businesses cut costs and carbon
Local First Arizona’s Green Business Boot Camp helps small businesses reduce emissions, save money, and strengthen community resilience through practical sustainability training and support.
Trans youth call for allyship at Tucson event
Trans and gender-expansive youth in Tucson shared their experiences and called for greater community support and allyship at a recent town hall hosted by the Nahui Ollin Wellness Program.