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A row of empty lockers in a hallway at Marana Middle School.

Education notebook: Teacher shortage worsens amid pandemic, UA and county address rising cases

Since classes went mostly online in March, the quality of the education that students were to receive came into question.
A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: County case rates rise as hybrid learning begins, UA continues the fight against COVID-19

Due to rising case rates, Pima County no longer fully meets the criteria set for reopening schools, according to data from the Arizona Department of Health Services.
Educators march in downtown Tucson in 2018 calling for better teacher pay and education funding in Arizona. This year's Proposition 208 aims to make up for lagging education funding in the state by taxing the wealthy.

After two years, measure taxing the wealthy to fund education is on the ballot

The business community opposes the Invest in Ed Act, which would fund education through a tax on high earners.
Adults in the Tucson Jewish Community Center's day program for people with disabilities swimming at the J Sept. 3, 2020.

People with disabilities face both unique and common challenges during pandemic

Educators and service providers discuss how the pandemic has impacted community members with disabilities in Arizona.
The pandemic has put inequality in the country in stark relief, and education is no exception.

Education notebook: Pandemic worsens inequalities in education

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted inequality pretty much everywhere, from economics to medical care to access to voting. The education system is no exception.
Art detail from Jaime Black's "REDress Project", shown at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.

Different perspectives at the Tucson Desert Art Museum.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: An essay about mortality in the time of COVID-19; and a dash of audio madness from the youth of the Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
The pandemic has put inequality in the country in stark relief, and education is no exception.

Education notebook: Pandemic worsens inequalities in education

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Educators march in downtown Tucson in 2018 calling for better teacher pay and education funding in Arizona. This year's Proposition 208 aims to make up for lagging education funding in the state by taxing the wealthy.

After two years, measure taxing the wealthy to fund education is on the ballot

The business community opposes the Invest in Ed Act, which would fund education through a tax on high earners.
Adults in the Tucson Jewish Community Center's day program for people with disabilities swimming at the J Sept. 3, 2020.

People with disabilities face both unique and common challenges during pandemic

Educators and service providers discuss how the pandemic has impacted community members with disabilities in Arizona.
A row of empty desks inside a classroom at Mesquite Elementary on August 10, 2020. Students began the school year with at-home learning.

Education notebook: County case rates rise as hybrid learning begins, UA continues the fight against COVID-19

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Alicia, Ember and Anya were all recognized for their creativity and skill in a middle school division of the poetry contest, co-sponsored by the University of Arizona Poetry Center, The Pima County Public Library and Arizona Public Media. The theme was "What do you want the world to know about how you feel?".

"My voice pouring from me with all the soul a rainstorm has..." Teen poets are ready to change the world.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Susan Miner on creating "Peace Inside, Beauty Outside"; and some happy chaos from The Scamp Radio (1/2) Hour.
File image of a row of lockers in a school.

Education notebook: Teacher shortage worsens amid pandemic, UA and county address rising cases

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
The McLean family, photographed through a window, spends the afternoon together in their Phoenix home earlier this month. After mom Katie and dad Reese tested positive for COVID-19, they took baby Jay for a swab test. It was negative, but they’re convinced he had the disease.

As schools reopen, Arizona confronts high rates of COVID-19 in youth

The state’s youth case rate was the third-highest among 48 states reporting, according to a report.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Virus numbers grow at UA, Biden increases lead in AZ, flu shots crucial

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 14

Education notebook: Tucson districts plan for hybrid classes, UA COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state.
Distance learning options are getting mixed reviews from parents and educators.

Pandemic prompts parents to give pod learning a try

Supporters say it opens the door for educational reform, but the reviews are mixed.

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