Cambios al programa de padres cuidadores preocupan a familias de niños en Arizona
Arizona planea cambiar la forma en que se evalúa a los niños con discapacidades del desarrollo. Familias y defensores temen que estos cambios puedan reducir las horas de cuidado remunerado para algunos padres.
Proposed changes to the paid parent caregiver program worry Arizona families
Arizona intends to change the way children with developmental disorders are evaluated. Families and advocates fear these changes could reduce paid caregiver hours for some parents.
TUSD examines school-closure plan, lays out 7-month proposal
The Tucson Unified School District took the first steps toward closing schools in an attempt to right-size the district at Tuesday night’s Governing Board meeting. Forming committees and adjusting school…
Del mariachi al son jarocho y más: Sounds of History celebra la música en español
En el mariachi, elige el guitarrón. En el son jarocho, la jarana. En ocasiones, canta. Su bolero favorito es “Nunca Jamás”, del tucsonense Eduardo “Lalo” Guerrero, conocido como el “Padre…
From mariachi to son jarocho songs and beyond: UA’s Sounds of History celebrates Spanish-language music
In mariachi, he chooses the guitarrón. In son jarocho, the jarana. At times, he sings. His favorite bolero is “Nunca…
UA removes Faculty Senate role in honorary degrees, raising governance concerns
The University of Arizona has stripped the Faculty Senate of its role in approving honorary degrees, a shift faculty leaders…
La UA elimina función del Senado de Profesores en concesión de títulos honoríficos, generando inquietud
La Universidad de Arizona ha retirado al Senado de Profesores su papel en la aprobación de títulos honoríficos, un cambio…
Palo Verde pitches four-day school week to attract students and keep staff
If Palo Verde Magnet High School junior Analeah Witt had a free Friday, she would ease into the day. Maybe…
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