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The north side of Old Main on the University of Arizona campus.

UA Talks Resources for Campus Community Impacted by Walkout

Officials are reminding parents of an emergency child care program available for registered students and employees.
A teacher protesting for higher education funding.

Q&A: How Walkout by Arizona Teachers is Expected to Play Out

Details and background about Thursday's planned action by educators and school staff across the state.
Tucson teachers rally for better pay and education funding outside the State of Arizona building in downtown Tucson on April 9, 2018.

Why Are Arizona Teachers Walking Out and Not Striking?

A Tucson employment lawyer says it's because teachers demand action from the Legislature, not employers.
The Arizona Capitol Building. January 2017

Arizona Democrats' Letter Calls for Education Funding Plan

Minority party legislative leaders send a letter to Gov. Doug Ducey.
Educators protest before school on Tuesday, April 24, with #RedForEd signs in Tucson's Barrio Hollywood.

How Does Your District Plan to Handle a Teacher Walkout?

Information on the plans of school districts in Pima County for a scheduled Thursday walkout.
Hundreds of teachers and families march down Congress street chanting for better teacher pay and funding for education, 2018.

Poll: Amid Strikes, Americans Back Teacher Raises

78 percent say salaries aren't enough, and half polled said they'd pay more in taxes for educator pay increases.
Teachers stage a walk-in demonstration outside Amphitheater High School in support of Red for Ed.

Tucson Teacher Shares Reasons for Supporting Walkout Vote

Callista Radloff is member of the grassroots group Arizona Educators United.
A teacher wears an Arizona Educators United shirt during a walk-in demonstration.

Walkout Vote; Paying for Raises; Willcox Water Concerns

Also, former UA Football Coach Dick Tomey reflects on the program's future.
Gov. Doug Ducey at his desk in Phoenix, December 2017.

Ducey Vetoes 10 Bills, Asks Lawmakers for Ed Funding

The Arizona governor attached a note on the veto letters asking for a budget funding his education plan.
Teachers gather on the steps at Tucson High before walking downtown to protest for better pay.

Arizona Teachers Vote for Statewide Walkout

78 percent of teachers who submitted ballots voted in favor of walkout, group says.
The Arizona Capitol.

School Safety Bill Advances in Legislature

A Senate committee approved Gov. Ducey's proposal.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's funding plan proposes a 19 percent pay increase for teachers by 2020.

Governor's Budget Chiefs Pushing Education Funding Plan

The combination of higher revenues and lower use of services will provide money for schools, they say.
A sign reading #RedforEd, a hashtag promoting a campaign to increase education funding in Arizona.

Arizona PTA Pulls Backing of School Funding Plan

The group says funding sources for the proposal are not sustainable.
The Hall of Champions at the University of Arizona's McKale Center.

Conference to Promote Sports-Related Diplomacy at UA

The event aims to connect international sports figures and global issues
TUSD Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo addresses members of the media April 17, 2018, at the district administrative offices.

TUSD Plans 'Instructional Closure' if Teachers Strike

Trujillo says buses would run, meals would be served.

Governor's Office Gives Rosy Budget Forecast

Revenue growth is higher than originally expected.

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