Around the World in 80 Steps
Also on Arizona Spotlight: TUSD appoints interim superintendent; coping in the classroom; and using kitten care as therapy for memory loss.
Students Show off Science Skills at Annual Fair
More than 2,000 exhibits and activities for kids and adults at the Southern Arizona event.
TUSD Names Interim Superintendent, Begins Search
Assistant Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo named to run district until permanent hire.
Some UA Students Speak Against $100 Athletics Fee
Tuition hearing draws mixed reaction to overall 3.9% in-state undergrad increase.
Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers
Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
PCC Proposes Alternative Budget Plans, Including Big Cuts
Scenarios range from maintaining status quo to 'revolutionizing' college through cuts.
CDO High's Academic Decathletes Going to Nationals
Oro Valley team wins 4th straight state title with mix of 'A', 'B' and 'C' students.
US Poet Laureate Explores Positive Poetics with Tucson Students
A performance from Juan Felipe Herrera at Davis Bilingual; and a special message in Spanish from the poet.
Supervisor Bronson: Gas Tax Could Be 'Tool in Toolbox'
An interview with the Pima County Supervisors chairperson.
Episode 307: Far From Home, Young Refugees Finding Their Way in Arizona
Also, efforts from faith-based organizations and volunteers, and the economic impact of immigrants and refugees.
UA Proposes 3.9% Higher Tuition, Fees for New Arizona Students
$100 fee for athletics; 92% of returning students will pay the same under tuition guarantee plan.
Longer School Recess Bill Advances in State Senate
Kindergarten through fifth graders now get 20 minutes; bill would add second recess.
All-Day Kindergarten Funding Out of Reach for Tucson's Public Schools
Only districts, charters with 90% subsidized lunches are eligible in Gov. Ducey's proposal.
UA College of Pharmacy Needs $9.5 Million for Building Renovation
Other funding sources are contingent on raising the money to update the building, which is 35 years old.
Negotiations Can Start for UA President Finalist
Texas Medical Center CEO Robert Robbins was chosen last week as the sole finalist to lead the university.
