Tucson teen musicians face off at Battle of the Bands
Six teen bands compete Sunday at Reid Park in the third annual High School Battle of the Bands, with the grand prize including a spot on KXCI and a home recording package.
Schools
News about K-12 education, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
UA program offers free health care to Tucson residents
The University of Arizona's Commitment to Underserved People program operates 12 student-run free clinics serving Tucson's unhoused and uninsured residents, with more than 90% of medical students participating within their first two years.
3 Southern Arizona students compete in state poetry finals
A trio of Southern Arizona high school students competed at the Poetry Out Loud state finals on March 7, with Flowing Wells' Aymar Ramos earning fourth place.
Georgia boy's death spotlights Tucson school seizure plans
Arizona's Seizure Safe Schools Act requires staff training and individualized seizure plans for students with seizure disorders in Tucson schools.
TUSD approves $2.7M in cuts amid $33M deficit
The Tucson Unified School District governing board approved $2.7 million in budget cuts at its Feb. 24 meeting, eliminating positions and offices as it works to avoid a projected $33 million deficit.
Arizona Ice Cats head to nationals with something to prove
The University of Arizona Ice Cats enter the 2026 ACHA Division One National Championships as the 15th seed, looking to go further than last year's early exit.
Tucson seniors navigate politics in college essays
Tucson high school seniors grapple with how much of their activism, immigration stories and cultural identity to share in college essays amid a shifting political climate.
University of Arizona hosts ‘Navajo Boy’ screening
The University of Arizona hosted a 25th anniversary screening of “The Return of Navajo Boy,” highlighting Diné family history and the lasting impact of uranium mining in Monument Valley.
SARSEF’s 71st science fair kicks off in Tucson
SARSEF’s 71st annual science fair brings Southern Arizona students together to showcase research, build STEM skills and connect with judges and mentors.