Three Southern Arizona teens make 18 Under 18 list
Three Southern Arizona students were named to Junior Achievement’s 18 Under 18 for their leadership and community impact.
Schools
News about local K-12 schools, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
UA faces backlash over Native representation
UA faculty and students are calling for the removal of Native American Initiatives director Tessa Dysart, citing concerns over her appointment, qualifications, and treatment of Indigenous students.
UA study links safety steps to lower firefighter cancer risk
Early results from a University of Arizona-led study show that blood donations and improved safety practices can help reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-linked chemicals.
Tensions flare at regents meeting as UA community protests DEI rollbacks
Tensions erupted at a Thursday Arizona Board of Regents meeting as students, faculty and labor groups protested cuts to diversity programs, prompting the board chair to threaten a student with arrest and revealing deep divisions between leadership and the campus. United Campus Workers Arizona organized a rally before the meeting,
Women and Gender Center director fired amid UA overhaul
The University of Arizona has fired Kim Dominguez, director of the Women and Gender Resource Center, amid controversy over its decision to consolidate seven cultural centers into a single campus hub.
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.
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.
UA fires Native Student Affairs Director amid cultural center consolidation
The University of Arizona’s firing of the Native American Student Affairs director and consolidation of cultural centers has sparked backlash from Indigenous students and leaders who say they were excluded from the decision-making process.
Pima County educators, students honored for empowering youth
The Metropolitan Education Commission honored outstanding students, educators, and community leaders in Pima County for their efforts to advance youth success and educational equity.
