Sierra Blaser covers K-12 education for the Arizona Daily Star. She studied journalism at the University of Arizona and is an avid Wildcat sports fan.
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Four Pima County school districts — Vail, Marana, Flowing Wells and Catalina Foothills — received ‘A’ ratings for the 2025-2026 school year from the Arizona Department of Education, with Vail ranking first in the state. TUSD's ranking is under review.
Tucson Unified School District has proposed closing Cavett Elementary School, relocating students nearby to Utterback Middle School, which would transition to a K-8 model starting in the 2028-29 school year.
Tucson Unified School District proposed closing Secrist Middle School and transferring students to Santa Rita High School, creating a separate middle school academy on the campus.
The Tucson Unified School District board reviewed school closure proposals in a sparsely attended meeting focused on addressing declining enrollment and financial challenges while trying to attract more students.
The U.S. Department of Defense awarded a $41 million grant to Tucson Unified School District for improvements at Frank Borman K-8 School, which is located on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
Young Tucson cyclists have two upcoming events in November to connect and ride together, including a youth bike rally and El Grupo Youth Cycling’s annual Fall Fondo.
Sierra School of Tucson is expanding its services to include kindergarten through 12th grade with the opening of a new facility designed for students with special learnings needs.
Collier Elementary is recommended for closure, Tucson Unified School District announced Friday as part of its sweeping closure and consolidation plan. Its students would move to Bloom Elementary next school year.
The district announced Thursday afternoon that students at Magee, 8300 E Speedway Blvd., would be sent to Sabino High School, 5000 N Bowes Rd.…