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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.
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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after it was approved by Arizona voters, a law mandating an English-only education for non-native speakers may get repealed in 2020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.
Arizona extends tuition rate for students in US illegally
Arizona universities are moving to expand access to a tuition rate paid by immigrants living in the country illegally
UA, Pima County team up for health education
It’s the first partnership of its kind in Arizona.
Student accused of making threat against Tucson school
The CDO student, a 15-year-old boy, is facing a charge of interference with an educational institution.
Diamond Children’s Medical Center hosting school supply drive
The supplies will be used by children who are being treated at the hospital and attending its school.
Pima County deputies patrolling school zones
PCSD: Slow down, pay attention and wear your seatbelt.
Red Cross offers safety tips as students head back to school
“While safety is a top priority for all students, there are special steps for parents of younger kids and those headed to school for the first time.”
Sahuarita schools facing bus driver shortage
About 11 drivers needed to fill positions.
UA joins other universities to fight human trafficking
Students will work to understand the barriers victims face.
Enrollment doubles in program aimed at AZ teacher retention
Participating teachers are required to teach at an Arizona public school for the amount of time they received funding.
Bill would OK land swap for University of Arizona’s new veterinary program
The University of Arizona would get ownership of a ranch that's now federal property under a proposed land swap intended to support the university's planned new veterinary program
New tech, programs at 2 TUSD high schools
Students getting laptops, access to new classes.
U of A study aims to help firefighters reduce cancer risks
This year, the results of their hard work finally came together.
Returning students at one Amphi school find new space to dream it, create it
Painted Sky Elementary School creates maker space out of old classroom.
La Cholla project could affect drop-off at 2 Amphi schools
The important access road to Wilson K-8 and Ironwood Ridge High School is being widened from Tangerine to Overton roads.
Amphi Foundation supports teachers with increased grant
The Foundation was pleased to be able to raise the dollar amounts of those grants given to first year teacher coming into the district this year to $250 from $200 in previous years.
Willcox Unified School District warns parents after stranger danger incident
The Willcox Department of Public Safety has been notified and additional patrols will be conducted over the next few days.
University of Arizona researchers aid in development of glasses to help blind see
Researchers said it took about four years to develop the technology.
2019: Back to School for southern AZ students
Going back to school is just around the corner for many southern Arizona students.
Marana school district sees growth heading into new school year
A school improvement bond passed in 2014 paid for expansions and a new school.
Crossing guard celebrates 10 years of protecting Tucson children
Crossing guard Cynthia Clare said meeting new batch of kindergartners and first graders every year is one of the highlights of her job.
Sunnyside students head back to the classroom
Students at Challenger Middle School greeted by new options.
New school brings more autism resources to Tucson
The Phoenix-based Autism Academy for Education and Development is opening its first Tucson location.
Student shopping spree thanks to the Salvation Army and many other
Each student received a $100 gift card for new clothing and shoes at JCPenney, as well as a new backpack filled with goodies and school supplies for the new year.
Tucson school has unique idea for fundraiser
The school has a bi-weekly event for children with learning differences to get together and make art. It’s also a time for parents to trade similar stories and support one another.