Roberts-Naylor library renamed to honor longtime employee, volunteer
Roberts-Naylor K-8 has renamed its library in honor of longtime volunteer Eva Lugo, recognizing her more than 50 years of service to students and staff.
Schools
News about K-12 education, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
Flandrau’s iconic glass windows restored by local artist
After a summer storm destroyed the Flandrau Science Center’s iconic spectrum-colored windows, Tucson artist Paul Anders-Stout meticulously restored the landmark installation, preserving its legacy and meaning for future generations.
Falling birth rates, school choice may further shrink TUSD enrollment
Experts warn that declining birth rates, an aging population, and expanded school choice programs could lead to long-term enrollment declines in Tucson Unified School District.
High schoolers turn sunshine into speed at SARSEF solar kart showdown
High school students from across Arizona put their engineering skills to the test in Tucson by designing, building and racing solar-powered go-karts after months of hands-on STEM training.
Immigrant women face deepening healthcare crisis in Pima County and beyond
Immigrant women in the U.S. face a growing health crisis shaped by systemic barriers, gendered expectations, and political policies that experts say increasingly work to silence and erase their experiences.
UA students organize to defend Thrive, DEI Programs
University of Arizona students have formed a collective to protect the Thrive Center and its diversity programs from cuts prompted by recent federal executive orders.
UA to host first-ever Festa Junina, celebrating Brazilian culture on campus
The University of Arizona will host its first-ever Festa Junina celebration on Friday, bringing traditional Brazilian food, music, and dance to campus in a vibrant showcase of cultural heritage.
Culture and community shine at Tucson High’s Unity Festival
Tucson High Magnet School’s Unity Festival brought students, alumni, and community members together to celebrate Chicano culture, honor activist Consuelo Aguilar’s legacy, and showcase student leadership.
Classroom to capitol: Tucson students engage in political process
Eight Tucson high school students participated in a hands-on political experience at the Arizona State Capitol, connecting classroom learning to real-world legislative processes.