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Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

State mask bans face federal civil rights inquiries

Arizona has also banned schools from requiring students to wear masks but law is not yet in effect.
Students walking through campus on August 23, 2021 — the first day of school for the fall semester.

UA welcomes largest incoming class yet

Monday is the first day of the semester from UA students and with it comes a few record breaking statistics.
A logo of Marana High School's tiger mascot decorates a wall in a courtyard on campus.

Marana school district requires masks

Growing number of schools in Pima County requiring masks on campus.
Tohono O’odham Community College hosted a listening session July 15, 2021, with U.S. Secretary of the Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

Education secretary warns Arizona over mask law

Secretary says blocking school districts from requiring masks may violate the terms of federal funding.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey sits for an interview with Arizona 360 in his office at the Arizona Capitol on Jan. 13, 2021.

Ducey offers grants to schools that don't require masks

Announcement comes as COVID-19 cases rise and a growing number of schools require masks.
A teacher and students all wear masks while in the classroom at the International School of Tucson. February 2021.

More Tucson area school districts will require masks

Amphitheater, Catalina Foothills change policies after Phoenix court ruling.
Work with your child's teacher can work together to support your child's learning success.

How to Get Involved in Your Child's Learning at School

There are many ways that parents can be involved to help their children be engaged and positive with their learning.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge: School district can keep mask rule, at least for now

New state law barring mask mandates in schools doesn’t take effect until Sept. 29, judge says.
An elementary school student prepares to self-administer a COVID-19 test in a frame from a promotional video by Ginkgo Bioworks, which distributes "pooled testing" systems to schools around the country.

TUSD to begin "pooled testing"

Test program could reach every classroom by October
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pima County schools have reported over 400 cases of COVID-19

County superintendent said he's pleading with Gov. Ducey to rescind a ban on schools requiring masks.
A sign outside of the University of Arizona bookstore reminds visitors that masks are required to enter.

University of Arizona will require masks indoors

ASU, NAU also announce mask requirements amid rising number of COVID-19 cases statewide.
Children at school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Tucson schools

Alice Vail Middle School and Salpointe Catholic High School will have clinics Saturday. No appointments needed.
A sculpture outside of the University of Arizona's Main Library is donned with a face mask.

Concerns about delta variant loom over new school year

Experts and community leaders continue to encourage eligible people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 signage at Davidson Elementary. March 2021.

TUSD board votes to require masks on campuses

Decision comes as Arizona sees a rising number of COVID-19 cases
A Tucson Unified School District Bus.

TUSD board calls emergency meeting on COVID-19

District may sue over state ban on schools requiring masks
University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

UA re-evaluating how the school semester will begin

UA official says how the university will start the year depends on COVID-19 transmission data.

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