You’d think lawmakers and the governor are tiring of controversy as they approach the end of this year’s legislative session. But in what is widely seen as a contentious move in secular society, Brewer signed a measure allowing schools to offer a high school course on the Bible’s influence on Western culture.... Read more»
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University of Arizona faculty and students will fire up a wood-fired kiln to demonstrate ancient Greek pottery-making Friday at St. Augustine’s Catholic High School.... Read more»
While violence presents a serious threat to human security, there is an equally pressing issue at hand that is rarely discussed: the health and well-being of Latin America’s youth.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster: Political commentators John Munger and Paul Eckerstrom square-off. Also, a newsmaker interview with Tucson City Councilwoman Shirley Scott.... Read more»
Attracting and retaining quality teachers is a problem in Arizona’s rural schools, and there seems to be no easy fix in sight.... Read more»
At Arizona State University, student-entrepreneurs are getting help with funding to further start-up companies through the Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - A conversation with Jeff Rogers, chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, the Reporters’ Roundtable with Sarah Garrecht Gassen and Jimmy Boegle, then Culinary Cruiser Matt Russell.... Read more»
A study of chicken byproducts co-authored by an Arizona State University researcher found trace amounts of antibiotics banned from poultry production in 2005.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - An analysis of Daniel Patterson’s resignation with Sarah Garrecht Gassen of the Arizona Daily Star and state Rep. Ted Vogt, then Chase Bank’s Patricia Feeney and education contributor Robert Hendricks.... Read more»
The annual Spring Fling starts Thursday at 4 p.m. at Rillito Downs. The carnival promises rides, music, games and deep-fried Twinkies.... Read more»
Tucson Unified School District Superintendent John Pedicone said the Governing Board’s decision to fire Mexican American Studies program director Sean Arce on Tuesday night was necessary for the program and district to move forward.... Read more»3
CareerCast.com suggests lumberjack is the worst job you could have in 2012, while computer programmer ranks at the top.... Read more»3
Students around Tucson won’t be hiding inside this Friday the 13th when they walk, ride, skate and scooter to school to improve Pima County’s air quality in the annual Walk n’ Roll to School Day.... Read more»
House Republicans last week passed House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan’s proposed budget, which would shred the safety net for gay and transgender families to tatters.... Read more»
Arizona has “shut the door” on preschool programs by making funding cuts that leave a bleak educational future for the state’s children, according to a report released Tuesday.... Read more»1
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