Nurses strike in Tucson over staffing, quality of care
Organizers are hoping the strike leads to increased investment in registered nursing staff.
Diné College, UA to train future neuroscientists
Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences, according to the NIH.
Marana High School takes steps to curb vaping on campus
The school's principal says it has been a growing problem in recent years.
Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy
The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.
UA Special Collections: Preserving the Stories
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The TUSD's ongoing debate about expanding sex education; Is there any hope left for the 2019 monsoon?; and has Arizona's "stupid motorist law" increased flash flood safety?
TUSD to continue to revise sex ed curriculum, deferring vote
The governing board voted Tuesday night to continue to refine the plan, targeting next school year for implementation.
Higher graduation rates uplift Nogales Unified School District
Lorraine Rivera gets an inside look at the district's approach.
When was the last time you ate a poem?
Also on Arizona Spotlight: The community conversation about expanding sex education in TUSD; a brother and sister take "One Small Step" to bridge their political divide; and a look back at the 1968 movie "Targets".
Vail high school students make an early jump to college
Collaboration with Pima Community College builds a bridge to the future.
Students share how the Arizona Teachers Academy has impacted their lives
A discussion with a recent graduate of the program and a current student.
Pima County looks local to fund high-quality universal preschool
Success will take time, education officials say, likely beginning with a pilot program.
Vail high school students make an early jump to college
Collaboration with Pima Community College builds a bridge to the future.
Arizona universities to continue reduced tuition for some undocumented immigrants
Any student who graduates from an Arizona high school is eligible.
Using basketball to raise the academic game of Pima County's 'forgotten' students
Students in Pima County's juvenile detention system have to earn the right to play through grades and behavior.
Tucson educators bringing experience in STEM industry to classrooms
The UA-generated fellowship placed teachers in Arizona technology and medical companies for the summer.
