Update To Tucson Meal Pick Up Policy

Tucson parents now have lighter requirements for picking up meals for their children amid the coronavirus school closures.

Coronavirus: Tucson Schools Loan Laptops, Release Paper Lessons

The Tucson Unified School District is distributing paper lessons and loaner laptops to those who need them.

Coronavirus: Tucson Schools Deliver Meals To Kids

Children in the Tucson area can get free meals at any of these 113 bus stops in the district.

Coronavirus: Free Meals For Tucson Kids Amid School Closures

The Tucson Unified School District is offering meals to the district's children amid school closures due to the spread of the coronavirus.

March Is School Social Work Month In Tucson

They act as a connection for school, home, and community services to help children with emotional, developmental, and educational needs.

Tucson Orchestra Students To Play Carnegie Hall

“For the rest of these kids’ lives they get to say, ‘I got to perform in Carnegie Hall,” Tucson High Magnet School orchestra director says.

These Tucson Students Were Recognized For Academic Achievement

These 24 students from Tucson have earned their place on college honor rolls and Dean's and President's lists across the United States.

Gun Owners Don’t Get Better Sleep, Aren’t Happier: U of A Study

A Univ. of Arizona team studied whether gun owners are happier or sleep better than those who don't own guns. They don't, the study found.

TUSD Hosts First District-Wide Job Fair Saturday

Tucson area residents looking for school jobs might be hired on the spot Saturday at TUSD's first district-wide job fair.

Tucson School Board Passes Resolution For School Safety, Mental Health

"Tucson Unified School District prioritizes the safety and well-being of our students, employees, and community members."

TUSD To Receive $1.8M In Funding Based On AZ Merit Results

17 Tucson schools are set to receive some of the $1.8 million in state funding recently allotted to TUSD based on AZ Merit test scores.

Tucson School Advances To 'Top 32' Round In International Debates

A Tucson high school debate team has advanced to the "Top 32" round in an international debate competition that started with 150 teams.

Tucson School Calendar 2020: Must-Know Dates

It's nearly time for Tucson PreK-12 students to head back to school. Here are some must-know school dates for parents and kids in 2020.

Hip Hop Nonstop: Walden Grove Dance Team Becomes Internet Sensation

Any performance by the Walden Grove High School Performing Arts Crew is destined to go viral.

Best College Cities In America 2020: Tucson Makes The List

A new study by WalletHub ranked the best college cities in America. Find out where Tucson finished.

Tucson School District Spelling Bee Coming Up On Jan. 11

The districtwide spelling bee will be held at Catalina High School.

Tucson Student Engages In Research Project In Panama

A Worcester Polytechnic Institute student from Tucson has returned from a hands-on technological research project in Panama.

U Of A Will Start Using Only 100 Percent Green And Clean Energy

U of A officials announced Tuesday that the school will turn 100 percent to using only clean energy sources like wind and solar power.

To Ease Teacher Shortage, Tucson Pilot Program Offers Free Tuition, $1K A Month

The University of Arizona and a neighboring school district are working on a pilot program to “grow” Tucson residents into teachers.

2 Tucson Students Named To University Honor Roll, Dean's List

The academic achievements of two Tucson students got them named to a dean’s list and an honor society. Do you know these students?

U Of A Withdraws Recognition Of Second Fraternity: Theta Chi

U of A Tucson shut down its Theta Chi fraternity, stemming from a hazing claim from a former member whose eye might be permanently damaged.

U Of A Withdraws Recognition Of Fraternity On Charges Of Hazing

The U of A in Tucson recently "permanently" withdrew its recognition of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on allegations of hazing.

U Of A In Top 20 On Military Times ‘Best For Vets’ List

The University of Arizona in Tucson appeared in the top 20 on Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges 2020" rankings. Here's why.

5 Tucson Students Achieve Academically, Athletically

Five students from Tucson have earned academic or athletic recognition at five different universities. Do you know any of these students?

Bullying Looks Somewhat Different Now, But Not Entirely

"Bullying" in the 1980s looked a lot like today, except we had no true concept of how it affected others – and we didn't have the Internet.

Tucson School District Sues Vape Pen Maker Juul

In a lawsuit, Tucson Unified School District says efforts to combat vaping among students is using valuable resources.

Arizona Educators Receive Presidential Award For Math And Science

Teachers in our state were recently honored for their work in the math and science departments.

Estee Lauder’s Son Gives $5M To U Of A To Fight Cancer

Estee Lauder's son Leonard recently gave $5M to the U of A Cancer Center in Tucson to fight what killed Lauder's wife: ovarian cancer.

Tucson Student Earns Phi Kappa Phi ‘Love of Learning’ Award

A Tucson student has been presented with a 2019 Phi Kappa Phi "Love of Learning" award.

Do Toddlers Really Need Eyeglasses? U of A Study To Find Out

A U of A study aims to find out if eyeglasses can really help astigmatic toddlers improve their cognition, language and motor development.

U of A Releases 2019 Campus Crime Statistics Report

The U of A recently released its 2019 annual report on crime statistics for its three campuses. The Tucson campus had the most crime by far.

TUSD Receives Largest Donation Ever For Students, Families

Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church and Alight's 800-case new clothing donation arrived at TUSD facilities this week.

U A Professors Look At How Humans And Animals Change Each Other

A U of A professor looks at how "animality and humanity are one" in a lecture in a series of four examining human-animal relationships.

24 TUSD Safety Officers Will Carry Tasers And Wear Body Cams

Monday, the Tucson Unified School District board approved a $200,000 proposal to suit up its safety officers with Tasers and body cams.

U Of A Suspends Two Students Accused Of Assaulting Black Student

The University of Arizona has suspended Matthew Frazier and Matthew Rawlings, accused of misdemeanor assault on an African-American student.

Student From Tucson Earns University Dean's Distinction Award

A graduate of Tucson's Catalina Foothills High School has earned the Dean's Award with Distinction from Colgate University.

U Of A To Launch Full-Tuition, 4-Year Pell Grants

The U of A is launching full-tuition, four-year Pell Pledge Grants to eligible freshmen starting in fall 2020.

Abstinence In Sex Education A Thorny Issue For Tucson Schools

Arizona law requires sex education curricula emphasize abstinence as the only sure way to prevent pregnancy and STD spread.

$4.8 Million Grant Bridges Gap For PCC-To-U Of A STEM Students

The NSF's $4.8 million grant will provide economic and access opportunities for STEM students transferring from Pima CC to the U of A.

TUSD Has Lowest Dropout Rate In 5 Years, Credits Steps To Success

TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo says Steps to Success is a primary factor in the district's 5-year low dropout rates.