Homeowners in Tucson Unified School District will now see a new property tax charge after voters approved Proposition 414, a maintenance and operations override that provides the district with around 45 million dollars annually, last November.
- Sierra Blaser
The Pima County Health Department is conducting a survey and hosting events to gain insight into youth tobacco use and access in unincorporated Pima County.
- Sierra Blaser
Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva reflected on the ‘painful’ experience of school closures during her tenure on the Tucson Unified School District board, emphasizing what she called a long-term disinvestment in public education that has led to the current crisis affecting Arizona schools.
- Sierra Blaser
Five candidates will face off for two Tucson Unified School District board seats.
- Sierra Blaser
Five candidates are competing for three seats on the Amphitheater Public Schools board.
- Grace Trejo
Members of the press tour the new Arizona School for the Deaf and the Blind in Oro Valley on Wednesday morning.
- Sierra Blaser
More than a month into the school year, families of current and former Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind students say they're still dealing with fallout from the district's move to Oro Valley — from longer commutes to unresolved IEP and transportation issues.
The Sunnyside Foundation will host a 5k run and wellness fair as part of its 30th anniversary celebration, launching a five-day fundraiser. The foundation hopes to raise $130,000.
The Arizona Schools for the Deaf and the Blind hosted media Wednesday on the new Oro Valley campus. The video shows preschool teacher Catherine Hanson teaching animal sounds and middle school math teacher Bryan Newton helping students create graphs.
Four candidates are competing for two Tanque Verde school board seats. They differ on staffing, academics and priorities but agree AI requires careful oversight.
Analysis: These 9 TUSD schools are at highest risk of merging or closingFor Star subscribers: Tucson Unified School District is likely months away from deciding which schools are being considered for closure or consolidating, but an analysis of district data by the Star identifies nine campuses struggling with finances and enrollment.
Schools serving third through sixth grade students can now register for the Ted Walker Youth Day, a free educational event designed to give students a hands-on experience with Southwestern history, culture and science.
Thirty Tucson seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, competing among over 16,000 nationwide.
Sunnyside Unified School District sent a warning to families regarding a viral, nationwide social media hoax known as the "Cat in the Hat" trend.
Family and friends remember Corey Roper, who was found dead Tuesday at Marana High School, as funny, creative and considerate. A lover of math, science and video games, Roper was known on campus for his sense of humor and ability to make anyone laugh.
Albert Olivas, a teacher at Tucson's C.E. Rose K-8, was getting ready for work on Sept. 11, 2001, when he turned on the TV and saw the towers burning. He gathered with colleagues to watch the first tower fall before teaching his second-grade class that day. Now an eighth-grade teacher, Olivas has noticed more students — many born after 2001 — know little about the attacks.
The former executive director of Academy Del Sol, a Tucson charter school, faces 22 felony charges for allegedly misappropriating school dollars over seven years.
Marana Unified School District is investigating the security system at Marana High School following the death of a student who broke into the campus early Tuesday morning.
Classes were canceled Tuesday at Marana High School. Police said later a student's body was found on the campus.
Desert View High School students in the precision manufacturing program will exhibit a student-designed prosthetic leg at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago this month. The affordable below-the-knee limb aims to assist amputees in Peru, demonstrating real-world engineering impact.
Tucson Values Teachers will honor four educators with the E.L.E.V.A.T.E. Award at their annual Stand Up 4 Teachers event this November, celebrating excellence in PreK-12 education across Pima County.
The award recognizes leadership, vision, and achievement among finalists.
Both candidates vying for the state's top education office sat in classrooms, talked to students and used the footage for campaign fodder. But only one could land in legal trouble for doing so.
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US 160 is closed in both directions east of Kayenta after heavy rain damaged the roadway near Laguna Wash. Closures are in place between mileposts 402 and 435.
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Tucson Unified School District released the names of 31 committee members guiding its school reconfiguration plan, which could lead to closures or consolidations.
For now, the swim teams at Vail's Mica Mountain and Cienega high schools are getting funding from council member Nikki Lee’s office to help cover the cost of increased pool fees to keep practicing at Clements Swimming Pool.
The Marana school bus carrying 19 students got trapped in mud and water near North Reservation Road. Fire department personnel promptly rescued the students, transferring them to a second bus to reach school safely.
Southern Arizona school districts may soon send special education students to Tucson Unified School District programs, allowing continued enrollment benefits while addressing capacity challenges in surrounding districts.
The Arizona Department of Education honored Santa Rita High School for having the top performing dental assisting program in the state during the 2026 spring career and technical education skills assessment.
Sabino High School will undergo a parking lot renovation as part of TUSD's infrastructure improvements, with the project receiving unanimous approval from the governing board. The district also plans to purchase 20 new gasoline-powered buses holding up to 14 passengers, despite some board opposition.
Up to 10 Tucson Unified School District schools may face closures or changes as part of a phased plan targeting declining enrollment and resource optimization.
The Tucson Unified School District governing board approved a community plan to discuss possible school closures, consolidations and grade changes, despite some members raising concerns about representation and pace.