Pima County canceled November school board elections in Marana, Vail, Flowing Wells, Catalina Foothills and other districts after uncontested races left candidates unopposed.
- Genesis Lara
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One day a week, each teacher at Emily Meschter Early Learning Center takes their lessons outdoors, where students are encouraged to engage with nature.
- Genesis Lara
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Saraí Martínez, maestra de la escuela primaria Hendricks, recibió el premio Esperanza Latina 2022 por llevar a los estudiantes a obtener puntajes altos y conectarse con las familias que hablan español.
- Genesis Lara
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Education news briefs, including Pima County's A+ schools.
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Flowing Wells' Hendricks Elementary teacher Saraí Martinez receives 2022 Esperanza Latino Teacher Award for leading students to high scores and connecting with families.
- Nicholas Clement Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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OPINION: "School board members are true servant leaders. They are unpaid volunteers devoting countless hours to their role, including training, meetings and studying agenda packets. They understand the uniqueness of their position in that they are nonpartisan and represent all stakeholders living in the district. Rarely do they view their position as a springboard to higher political office," writes Nicholas Clement, former superintendent of the Flowing Wells Unified School District.
- Shirley Kiser Special to the Arizona Daily Star
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OPINION: "Most of us recognize that our schools are vital institutions – and that our school boards are the foundation for our schools. What we may not yet have absorbed is how virulently members of our school boards and their families are being threatened by a number of parents and community members who disagree with board decisions," writes Tucsonan Shirley Kiser.
- Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson
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Free meal distribution continues at districts throughout Tucson, Arizona. Check this list for times and locations for children to get free breakfast and lunch.
- Eddie Celaya
An excerpt from our podcast interview with Arizona Daily Star education reporter Danyelle Khmara.
- Johanna Willett | This Is Tucson
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Depending on your district, some kiddos go back earlier than others. Sorry, Vail!
