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Education Notes From COVID Classrooms: Arizona Teachers, Parents Grapple With Tough School Reopening Decisions

An exclusive look at what it takes to reopen schools during a global health crisis in one of the most poorly-funded education systems in the country.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner September 16, 2020 7:23 am MST
Education Local teacher Lisa Vaaler joins other teachers as they hold a #Return2SchoolSafely Motor March protest Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Phoenix. Several Arizona teachers voiced fears about returning to school in a state that continues to be ravaged by the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Education Arizona Teachers Refuse to Reopen Classrooms Until Health Benchmarks are Met

Teachers are pushing back on school administrators who planned to reopen schools despite failing to meet state health guidelines.

Associated Press Associated Press August 17, 2020 10:49 am MST
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Education As Public Schools Prep, Private Schools Are Already in Session

A delayed state plan on reopening schools has led to a patchwork of approaches by school administrators and educators.

Ellie Borst August 12, 2020 11:37 am MST
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The Border Nogales Schools Plan to Remain Online as County Fails Reopen Guidelines

Nogales' Superintendent says their decision as to when in-person learning will begin will rely on COVID-19 infections data.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón August 11, 2020 1:01 pm MST
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Education ‘Huge Concern’: Arizona Schools At Risk of COVID-19 Lawsuits When Reopening

Parents are expected to check their children's temperatures every day before school and are being asked to stay off-campus.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner July 30, 2020 7:20 am MST

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Education Arizona Parents, Teachers Stress Need to Open Schools Safely, Not Quickly

It's been five months since classrooms were closed in Arizona, but many parents and teachers feel it's still too soon to safely reopen schools.

Ellie Borst July 13, 2020 8:48 am MST
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Education Educators Say It Will Take ‘Miracles’ or ‘a Magic Wand’ to Get Schools Ready in Time

Schools are scheduled to begin online learning in a few weeks, but educators say they need more time to prepare.

Ellie Borst July 8, 2020 1:04 pm MST