Standardized Tests No Longer Required in High School
State law, effective Friday, eliminates mandate to pass AIMS or any state exam to graduate
Arizona Illustrated Episode 122
The Gold Buckle; The Rescuers; Big Jim Griffith; From the Vault: Tucson Rodeo Parade
This American Life
Except for That One Thing. Saturday at Noon and Sunday at 7:00 p.m. on NPR 89.1 FM/1550 AM.
Nature: The Last Orangutan Eden
Follow a band of orangs that use tools, share food, forage together and create a distinct culture. Wednesday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
The Italian Americans, Parts 3 and 4
Consider whether the specter of organized crime may always plague Italian Americans, despite assimilation. Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS 6
Independent Lens: American Denial
Explore the power of unconscious biases, using Myrdal’s 1944 investigation of Jim Crow racism. Monday at 10 p.m. on PBS 6.
Downton Abbey, Season 5: Episode 8
Observe Mrs. Patmore’s surprise, Anna’s predicament and Robert’s revelation. Sunday at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.
From the Vault: Rodeo Parade 1984
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Rodeo Parade
Arizona's Beer Industry is Growing
Looking at the state's growing craft brewing industry and legislation that could soon be affecting it.
Arizona Spotlight for February 20th, 2015
Transgender woman held in male immigration detention; Peace Corps volunteers share life changing experiences; musician Suzanne Vega talks about tide and time; Chris Dashiell on 2015 Academy Awards.
The Rescuers
A look a the all-volunteer Southern Arizona Rescue Association who spend time training to step in when wilderness adventures go awry.
Big Jim Griffith
Famed Folklorist "Big Jim" Griffith is co-founder of Tucson Meet Yourself
Low Funding Contributes to Teacher Turnover, Educators Say
Starting teacher pay in Arizona, averaging $32,000, is 12% lower than national average of $36,000.
Transgender Woman Held in Male Immigrant Detention Center
Activists pushing for release of Guatemalan immigrant, end to alleged abuse inside facility.
Insect Forces Expanded Arizona Citrus Quarantine
Tiny bug psyllid can carry 'citrus greening disease,' and has devastated parts of Florida's crop.
