Students showcase careers at Pima JTED program event
Pima County students demonstrated hands-on skills at Pima JTED’s annual showcase, highlighting career pathways from cybersecurity to firefighting.
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News about K-12 education, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
Tucson students raise concerns over Turning Point USA club
Rincon-University students urged the TUSD board to address safety concerns after a Turning Point USA–affiliated group appeared on campus.
TUSD warns of possible school closures amid staff absences
Tucson Unified warned schools could close due to staff absences as Tucson prepares for a national immigration protest.
Students, activists protest ICE across Tucson
Students and community members across Tucson staged walkouts and marches marking the anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration and protesting ICE actions.
How Sunnyside, Flowing Wells bond funds will be spent
District leaders outline plans for campus upgrades, safety improvements and transportation needs.
Tucson garden supports students after nutrition cuts
A Tucson school garden helps students learn food skills and build resilience as federal nutrition education funding is cut across Arizona.
SNAP-Ed cuts force South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back
Federal SNAP-Ed funding cuts forced South Tucson’s Garden Kitchen to scale back programs while continuing to serve Pima County communities through food and education.
Some UA students rethink college as social media fuels business
University of Arizona students in Tucson are using social media to start businesses, raising questions about the role of college in entrepreneurship.
Bobby’s Garden takes root as living tribute to Tucson master gardener
Bobby’s Garden, a new school garden at Mansfield Middle School in Tucson, honors master gardener Bobby Gentry while supporting hands-on learning for students.