UA’s prison garden program works to grow its future
A program that helped incarcerated fathers strengthen family bonds through gardening and parenting lessons has been put on hold after federal funding expired.
Schools
News about K-12 education, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
UA faces privacy complaint over campus cameras
Deflock Tucson alleges the University of Arizona violated federal law by failing to disclose its use of Flock Safety surveillance cameras on campus.
Sunnyside voters to decide $120 million bond
Voters in the Sunnyside Unified School District will consider Proposition 416, a $120 million bond measure to fund construction, safety upgrades and facility improvements across all 21 district schools.
Flowing Wells voters to decide $30M school bond
Voters in the Flowing Wells School District will decide Nov. 4 on a $30 million bond measure to fund safety upgrades, facility improvements and expanded preschool access across district schools.
TUSD voters to weigh 15% budget override
TUSD voters will decide whether to approve Proposition 414, which would raise about $45 million annually to support teacher pay, arts programs and student services.
UA holds off on federal compact
The UA will not sign the Higher Education Compact, instead submitting a “Statement of Principles” outlining its commitment to academic freedom, merit-based research and institutional independence.
As UA weighs Trump compact, campus organizing grows
Students, faculty and local leaders at the University of Arizona are stepping up organizing efforts as debate continues over the compact's potential impact on campus freedoms and diversity programs.
Funding pause halts student storytelling workshops
A once-thriving Santa Cruz County storytelling program that helped students build confidence and find their voices has been put on hold due to a lack of funding.
Special needs school in Tucson expands local options
Sierra School, SESI’s sixth Arizona campus, has opened in Tucson to provide small-class, personalized education for students with specialized learning and behavioral needs.