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A sign put up March 14 outside the Miles Exploratory Learning Center in Tucson reading "17" in remembrance of the 17 people killed in a Parkland, Florida, school shooting one month before.

Tucson Students Joining National March for Our Lives Saturday

Public safety groups communicating with organizers for local event, which may be joined by thousands.
Kids at school.

Arizona Lawmakers Approve Education Sales Tax Extension

The unexpected move means means no public vote on expiring Prop. 301 funds.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey.

Governor Lays Out School Shooting Prevention Plan

Plan focuses on modernizing databases, increase funds for schools and officer training.
A UA instructor said using social media has resulted in better writing skills for first-year students.

UA Writing Program Receives Award

Program teaches thousands of students skills vital to academic, research writing.
The University of Arizona campus.

Proposal Ups Tuition for Incoming UA Students

University presidents aren't asking to change tuition for current students.
AZPM is an editorially independent, nonprofit service of the University of Arizona.

Students Exploring Scholarships During Fulbright Week

Program helps those seeking funds for research projects, teaching outside the U.S.
The masked wrestler El Santo, a Mexican film star and folk hero, appearing in "El Santo contra El Cerebro del Mal", part of the 2018 Tucson Cine Mexico film festival.

El Santo Makes a Triumphant Return to the Silver Screen

Also on Arizona Spotlight: More about Tucson Cine Mexico 2018; and Tucson students join national protest against gun violence.
City High School students walk out of school as part of a national event protesting gun violence on March 14, one month after a school shooting in Florida killed 17.

Students Walk Out of School to Protest Gun Violence

Tucsonans joined others throughout the country to call attention to school shootings and call for legislation.
High school students in Tucson.

Citing Safety, Schools Hope On-Campus Alternatives Minimize Student Walkouts

National School Walkout Wednesday to call for meaningful action on gun legislation and safer schools.
Reading in a class provided by Literacy Connects.

Addressing Adult Literacy in Southern Arizona

Literacy Connects helped more than 50,000 people last year.
Tucson Education Association President Jason Freed, at an in-studio interview at AZPM, March 8, 2018.

National Protests Over Teacher Pay Energize Tucson Educators

Tucson advocate says discussions are taking place.

Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars

The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.
The bathtub ring visible at Lake Mead.

Teacher Pay; Addressing Cybersecurity; Water Cuts to Impact Farmers First

Also, resources in Southern Arizona to address adult literacy.
A button on red fabric.

Arizona Teachers Wear Red for Higher Pay

Public educators statewide say #RedForEd, inspired by outcome of West Virginia strike.
Thornydale Elementary School.

Marana Unified School District to Consider Closing Thornydale Elementary

The school has 313 students, the fewest in more than two decades.
Tucson students head to buses after getting out of class.

Bill to Put School Evaluations on 'Dashboards' Passes Arizona Senate

The Legislature is trying to replace single grades for schools with a dashboard model.

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