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TUSD proposes new school for students with autism
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Unified School District governing board will vote Dec. 8 on whether to close seven schools and convert one of those campuses into a school specifically for students with autism and behavioral challenges. Parents of students with autism say their children’s education could be...
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One quarter in, Palo Verde High students use “off” Fridays to work and catch up
Saul Soto wakes up at 6 a.m. Fridays, checks the stock market and maybe makes some trades. Then it’s breakfast and school work in his room with multiple computer monitors until noonish. After that, “maybe some down time” if he’s lucky. By late afternoon, the Palo...
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University of Arizona opens semiconductor talent hub in downtown Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The University of Arizona will open a talent and innovation hub for semiconductor engineering in downtown Tucson in January, offering workforce training and education aimed at chip-making jobs. The hub is located near West Pennington Street and South Stone Avenue. Once the building opens, students...
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No. 6 Salpointe’s season ends with 5A quarterfinal loss at No. 3 Chaparral
SCOTTSDALE — The 2026 season has officially come to a close for the Salpointe Catholic volleyball team, as the No. 6 Lancers fell on the road Tuesday night to No. 3 Chaparral 3-2 in a 5A quarterfinal battle until the finish. It was a resilient effort by the Lancers, who nearly pulled off a reverse sweep of the Firebirds.
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TUSD’s school closure and merger plan, by the numbers
An alternative education center to serve students with special needs, “secondary academies” that include grades 6-12, and career and technical education for middle schoolers are just some of the bells and whistles of Tucson Unified School District’s realignment plan. Those ideas came more into focus Tuesday night...
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TUSD board discusses closing seven schools as parents push to keep them open
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Unified School District Governing Board met Tuesday night to discuss school closures. After changes to the list, seven schools are now proposed for closure. The TUSD has said birth rates are declining and the district has lost enrollment to charter schools and Empowerment...
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Military Times ranks University of Arizona as best public US college for veterans
The University of Arizona was dubbed the best public university in the nation for veterans by Military Times on Tuesday. The publication rated 370 colleges and universities in its Best for Vets: 2026 Colleges ranking. The Tucson-based university took the top spot among public universities but came in second overall.
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TUSD alters school consolidation plans for Dunham, Magee
The Tucson Unified School District has announced five potential elementary school consolidation plans for the next two school years. Two middle schools are at risk of closing and merging onto high school campuses. The reconfigurations are contingent on the governing board’s Dec. 8 vote. On Friday, Nov. 6, TUSD...
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Arizona continues reliance on international teachers to alleviate shortage
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Teachers from overseas are filling Arizona classrooms to alleviate the teacher shortage, and one Tucson parent questions whether they receive enough training. The Arizona Department of Education has certified more than 1,600 international teachers since 2022, when lawmakers first required the department to track that...