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USA TODAY · 18h

Some Arizona school districts face financial risk. In rural areas, some are on the brink

A state auditor general report published earlier this year found dozens of other school districts to be facing some sort of financial risk.
Icon for www.kvoa.comKVOA 4 · 19d

Tucson Teachers, families Rally Against Proposed Education Budget Cuts

Protesters warned that closing the department could result in a 12% budget cut for Tucson Unified School District, equating to a loss of nearly $53 million. A statement from TUSD expressed deep ...
KOLD News 13 on MSN.com · 8d

Sierra Vista Unified facing $4 million budget deficit

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Sierra Vista Unified School District is facing a $4 million budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year. District Superintendent Dr. Eric Holmes told 13 News it will likely take some painful changes and cuts.
KOLD News 13 · 10d

TUCSON NOW: Local student doing shoe drive to help those in need

The Tucson Police Department on Friday released video of the arrest of a Mesa man who allegedly tried to meet up with a teen girl for sex. Cell phone data was the focal point of testimony Friday in the second trial of the woman involved in the double fatal crash in Oro Valley five years ago.
Arizona Daily Star · 5d

Tucson Opinion: Rooted in District 5, and ready to lead

Following the example of David Yetman, Raúl Grijalva, Richard Elías, Betty Villegas, and Adelita Grijalva, I step into this role with deep humility and appreciation.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · Jan 9, 2025

School minimum wage increase impact

TUCSON, Ariz ... and not just at the district level. “It really requires us to advocate really hard at the state level for a school budget, and a tax system that will work for the majority ...
Tucson Local Media · 11d

Amphitheater Public Schools student count down 482

Based on statewide and local historical trends, Amphi projected a decrease in enrollment of 200 students this year. But, after 100 days of class, Amphi’s average daily membership for the current school year is 10,661 students, down 482 from 11,143 a year ago. It is a 4.3% decrease, the biggest decline outside of the two COVID-19 years since 2012.
Icon for wildcat.arizona.eduArizona Daily Wildcat · Nov 4, 2024

Student-led Climate Resolution marks historic win in Tucson Unified School District

The Tucson Unified School District has become the first school district in the nation to pass a fully comprehensive student-crafted Climate Action Resolution. This resolution passed with a 3-to ...
Icon for www.kgun9.comKGUN 9 · 21d

Senator Cory Booker joins Arizona lawmakers in Tucson to speak on national budget proposal

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — About 800 people packed Catalina High School’s auditorium on Sunday to see Democrats like New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, Arizona District 4 Representative Greg Staton ...