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Program supports future scientists
SARSEF uses science, engineering to inspire students to think critically
Arizona students create VR classroom
Objects too small for human eye to see appear large enough to fly through
TUSD hopes to take a bite out of growing food debt
Students will no longer be able to incur debt for school meals.
Assaults minimal at Tucson school with alternative approach
TUSD maintains the campus, so students don't have to leave the district for the services they need.
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TUSD students offered free mental health counseling
Depression, anxiety rates rising among students
How Sunnyside and UArizona hope to train, keep teachers in Tucson
Participants will have plenty of classroom experience by the end 17-month program.
TUSD lists 25 schools in need of tax credits
Individuals can contribute up to $200 or $400 when filing jointly.
University of Arizona medical students get high-tech training facility
ASTEC gives students world class learning environment
Tucson getting park designed for children on autism spectrum
Tucson is getting a new park designed for those on the autism spectrum.
Years after daughter’s death, UArizona doctor on mission to treat rare epilepsy
After Shay died, Dr. Hammer wanted to know more than ever what was wrong.
Students make their mark at Walter Douglas
As construction on new school continues, students allowed to sign beam
KOLD INVESTIGATES: Assaults on teachers in southern Arizona
KOLD Investigates requested the number of assaults on teachers during the last two school years for a dozen districts across southern Arizona.
UArizona hosts first ever Regents’ Cup
Two winners from ASU took home the 2019 Regents' Cup.
UPDATE: Authorities looking for suspects after shots fired near Campbell, River
The UAPD said shots were fired and two men were seen in the wash east of Campbell Farms East.
KOLD CARES: Teaching kindness to kids with the Ben’s Bells project
The newest murals can be found outside Grijalva and Ochoa elementary schools.
Pima Community College receives $6M in federal grants
Hospitality, health and STEM programs to benefit
Alpha Epsilon Pi loses recognition at UArizona
The university says the fraternity violated the Student Code of Conduct related to hazing, health and safety.
Native American students demanding apology over alleged UArizona President Robbins offensive comments
The Native Students Outreach, Access and Resiliency (SOAR) group claims President Robbins made offensive comments toward the group.
TUSD Hosting School Choice Fair, Nov. 6th
TUSD is hosting a School Choice Fair
UArizona Homecoming to include celebration of Wilbur’s 60th birthday
105th homecoming events run through Nov. 2
Arizona students struggling with reading skills
Thirty-one states, including Arizona, saw a drop in reading skills.
Kino School brings Halloween fun to classroom
Each class group came up with ideas for activities for students to play, see or interact with.
Arizona teachers receive $1 million in grants from Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers
This $1 million granting is believed to be the largest donation to Arizona teachers.
Buena High School placed on lockdown after police investigate reports of person on campus with weapon
Students are expected to be released from school at the end of classes and buses to run as usual.
Grant helps schools fight flu
Parents at Mesquite Elementary to get special thermometer
15 candidates apply for TUSD board vacancy
Schools superintendent will announce appointment by Nov. 1
Desert View skilled trades program, teacher win national honor
Precision manufacturing teacher Cesar Gutierrez wins $30,000; school gets $70,000
Ready, Set, Hack: All women hackathon champions diversity in STEM fields
Three young women hope to provide mentees and mentors who might be along the same career path with resources in the same industry or the same gender or ethnicity.
University of Arizona approved to launch veterinary college
University of Arizona gained approval from nationwide veterinary association to open College of Veterinary Medicine north of Tucson
Green Fields School reopening with new owner
School originally opened opened in 1933
TUSD dedicates week to bullying prevention
Students participate in something different each day
Douglas High School to implement clear bag policy
The new policy will take effect Monday, Oct. 21.
Democrats, GOP support nixing English immersion in Arizona
Two decades after it was approved by Arizona voters, a law mandating an English-only education for non-native speakers may get repealed in 2020
Two injured in shooting near University of Arizona campus
Officials are still searching for the suspects at this time.
Specialized wheelchair will help Tucson man chase dreams
Friends and family surprised Dalton Wiley at a hotel on Tucson’s east side Friday, Oct. 4.
TUSD Family Resource Center receives generous donation
Alight in conjunction with Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church, donated the clothing from League 91 and Red Shirt.
How to protect kids from kidnappers, predators, sex traffickers
At least one child victim of human trafficking from the age of 13-14 is rescued every month in Northwest Louisiana.
Mark Stegeman resigns after 10 years on Tucson Unified governing board
Has served since 2009
Former student in Puerto Rico may face charges for threat against Sahuarita schools
Accused of posting threat to social media
KOLD INVESTIGATES: Long-term substitutes in Pima County
The KOLD Investigates team wanted to know more about long-term substitutes. Where they are teaching and how heavily do school districts rely on these subs?
Cragin Elementary teacher wins 2019 Esperanza Latino Teacher Award
Cecilia Padilla, a teacher at Cragin Elementary School, is one of four recipients of the 2019 Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards.
TPD: Student arrested for threatening Pueblo High School
Pueblo, Rincon/University affected
Sahuarita Unified School District cancels class after receiving threat
Police investigating multiple threats
Painting the future
While the trades industry has bounced back, the workforce has been slow to redevelop.
Southern Arizona students, teachers walk to school to promote health
Walk 'N Roll Fridays kick off on the south side
University of Arizona suspends men accused of assaulting black student
Two University of Arizona students accused of assaulting a black student on campus reportedly have been suspended from the school.
Arizona student group promotes loving who you are
Body Positive Arizona took to the UA Mall on Thursday to hand out compliment cards.
Millennials add emojis, pictures and bitmojis to resumes
In an effort to show personality and creativity, some millennials are adding emojis, bitmojis and pictures to their resumes.
University of Arizona students call for action, accountability following reported assault
The university said two students involved in the case were arrested Friday.
UPDATE: Two arrested after Arizona student allegedly assaulted, called racial slur
Both were charged with misdemeanor assault
HOMETOWN HEROES: Oro Valley school brings in first responders to talk about 9/11
Leman Academy of Excellence invites first responders to help educate students about 2001 terror attacks
Operation School Bell opens doors to help children in Tucson
The Assistance League of Tucson opened the doors of Operation School Bell and welcomed a busload of children to pick out their new clothes on Thursday, Sept. 12.
Evictions coming in alcohol-pouring incident at Islamic Center of Tucson
The management company believes there is sufficient grounds for eviction.
Building management investigating alleged alcohol-pouring incident near UA
The company said there is a 'zero-tolerance policy' for residents who put fellow community members in danger.
12-year-old aspiring astrophysicist starts junior year at UA
The young scholar was already solving algebra equations at age 4.
PACC, PCC team up to help students, animals
Shelter will hire students as part of a federal work study program.
Concerns over student debt at UA as it climbs to all-time high
The cost of an education can add up quick.
UA police stress safety to returning students
UAPD has these tips to protect yourself and your property while on campus.
Ex University of Arizona employee files $10M claim vs school
A former University of Arizona health-care executive has filed a $10 million notice of claim against the school over his firing
CDO parents upset about delay in school threat notification
Parents of children at Canyon del Oro High School are not happy they weren't made aware of a threat against students until 12 hours after it occurred
KOLD INVESTIGATES: Teachers, staff not required to learn life-saving procedure
Arizona high school students must learn CPR before they can graduate. The same can't be said for teachers and staff at the schools.
UA International students get warm welcome
UA doing all they can to get international students to come to Tucson and once they're here to make them feel at home.