Peer mentorship program helps pave the way to higher ed
The peer coaches program is designed to empower high schoolers with the tools and training they need to help support college and career readiness in their own schools.
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Sunnyside looks to finalize PTO buyback policy
Currently, the district does not offer buyouts, though it has a payout policy for certified employees hired before 1992, of which there are only three.
UA pauses plans to move support and cultural groups out of student union
Officials acknowledged that administrators had not fully considered the “functional impact” of the displacement.
UA student groups fear displacement due to administrative move
Impacted groups include Survivor Advocacy, the United Fraternity and Sorority Council, Cultural and Inclusive Experiential Learning Opportunities and the Asian Pacific American Student Affairs
UA spent $1.7M on tech festival sponsorship amid budget challenges
In March of 2022 and 2023, the UA sponsored a South by Southwest “experience house,” a hosted space where conference attendees “can immerse themselves in a brand’s products or a theme.”
Sunnyside looking to expand use of pre-college programs
Pima Community College currently offers three federally-funded programs to Sunnyside high school students, partnering with the district since 2007.
Sunnyside rolls out new strategies to reduce chronic absenteeism
The interventions are a collaboration between the district’s public information team, school supervision team, and site leaders at various schools.
TUSD passes groundbreaking youth-led climate action resolution
The resolution is the most comprehensive in the nation and sets targets including achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, a 50% reduction by 2030, and a commitment to 100% clean energy by 2035.
Former UA president launches website touting success
A week after stepping down as President of the University of Arizona, Robert C. Robbins has launched a new website promoting his work as a “Leader, Innovator and Educator.”
