Hands-on learning shines at Saturday’s Pima JTED showcase
Pima JTED's annual showcase featured hands-on demos in robotics, culinary arts, fire services, and pharmacy, highlighting workforce readiness and industry certifications.
Schools
News about local K-12 schools, the University of Arizona and Pima Community College.
SARSEF empowers Southern Arizona communities through STEM education
For 70 years, SARSEF has strengthened Southern Arizona’s communities through hands-on STEM education, breaking barriers and fostering future innovators.
Arizona school chief says he lacked vision amid soaring universal voucher costs
Arizona's universal voucher program has exceeded $800 million in costs, with Superintendent Tom Horne admitting a lack of financial projections while defending the program against criticism of mismanagement and inequity.
Pima County school districts look to job fairs to tackle staff shortage
Two Pima County school districts are hosting job fairs to address Arizona's teacher shortage and connect schools with qualified candidates.
Tucson event highlights young voices on racism and inclusivity
Tucson’s Annual National Day of Racial Healing brought community members together to address systemic racism, teach inclusivity, and foster conversations on racial healing.
Pima JTED to host hands-on career showcase Saturday
Pima JTED's showcase will highlight over 30 hands-on career and technical education programs designed to prepare high school students for in-demand careers.
UA Journalism School mural marks latest addition to Tucson’s public art scen
The call for artists says the UA is looking for murals that “reflect the theme of journalism as a profession or journalists, using novel and traditional technologies to connect with audiences.”
South Tucson teen aims to teach, serve and give back to the community
Marcelino Perez grew up in South Tucson and wants to be a police officer. He just graduated with a degree from the UA that he earned in a year and a half.
How SARSEF supports schools in shaping Arizona’s future scientists
During the 2021-2022 school year, SARSEF worked with 160 schools and 27,815 students – 71% from underserved communities.
