In the News
News archive for the Pima County School Superintendent's Office
2019
TUSD begins search to replace resigning board member | October 7, 2019 | Arizona Public Media
TUSD board member Mark Stegeman resigns after 11 years | October 3, 2019 | KVOA
Tucson Unified board member Mark Stegeman resigns, effective immediately | October 3, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Marana educator among 2019 ‘Legendary Teachers’ | October 2, 2019 | Tucson Local Media
Federal judge rules against Gov. Ducey in Prop 123 lawsuit | October 1, 2019 | KVOA
Santa Rita HS celebrates new CTE programs | September 26, 2019 | KGUN
Congressman Raul M. Grijalva visits gifted program in Tucson | September 27, 2019 | AZEDNEWS
Education leader urges Pima County to take action to curb vaping ‘crisis’ | September 23, 2019 | KVOA
Education Funding Shortfalls | September 6, 2019 | Arizona 360
STEMAZing Goes to Peru | August 30, 2019 | Inside Tucson Business
Teachers, staff not required to learn life-saving procedure | August 23, 2019 | KOLD
Using basketball to raise the academic game of Pima County's 'forgotten' students | August 19, 2019 | Arizona Public Media
State pulls funding for youth education program at Pima County jail | July 30, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
SUSD looking for board applicants | June 20, 2019 | Sahuarita Sun
Superintendent Williams honored with Correctional Award | June 19, 2019 | KOLD
Teachers to take part in STEMAZING’s Project Summer Institute | June 10, 2019 | KVOA
NFTC Talks K-12 Education in Tucson: NFTC Ep 6 | May 9, 2019 | Tucson Business Radio
State likely to keep results-based funding program for schools despite concerns | May 26, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Bills could make vaping at school illegal, loaded guns in cars on campus legal | April 24, 2019 | AZEDNEWS
Pima County to combat youth vaping | April 3, 2019 | Tucson Local Media
Pima County School Superintendent Honored with Gifted Award | March 29, 2019 | Inside Tucson Business
Pima County teams up with teens to tackle the dangers of vaping | March 28, 2019 | Arizona Daily Star
Pima County launches campaign to help smoke out teen vaping | March 27, 2019 | KVOA
Teens urge other teens to stop vaping | March 27, 2019 | KGUN 9
2nd annual March for Education | March 2, 2019 | KGUN 9
Community joins Amphi's 'First Page Challenge' | February 27, 2019 | Tucson Local Media
Pima County School Superintendent Dustin Williams honored with Gifted Award | February 13, 2019 | Tucson News Now
Youth in Crisis event to discuss teen suicide, provide resources | January 30, 2019 | Tucson News Now
"STEMAzing" teacher leader program kicks off at the Flowing Wells Unified School District | January 29, 2019 | KGUN 9
2018
Arizona's New Superintendent; Education Funding | November 30, 2018 | Arizona Public Media
Soon-to-be Arizona schools chief Kathy Hoffman names 4 with Tucson ties to transition team | November 29, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Pima County program aims to create connections for educators | November 9, 2018 | Tucson News Now
Here's how 4 teachers changed their students' lives | September 15, 2018 | This is Tucson
Local educators travel abroad to teach science | September 12, 2018 | Tucson Local Media
Superintendent Williams kicks off football season in Pima County | August 31, 2018 | KVOA
TUSD property tax rate soars due to state budget | August 20, 2018 | Tucson News Now
Why Pima County created a training program for new and aspiring school leaders | August 14, 2018 | Expect More Arizona
Wireless phone charger wins Junior Shark Tank | June 29, 2018 | KGUN 9
Local organization empowering teachers with STEM knowledge | June 28, 2018 | The Explorer
“Not one more day:” Local officials call for end to separating families at border | June 15, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
DaNel Hogan: Arizona should adopt Next Generation Science Standards | May 25, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Teacher honored for increasing student interest in STEM fields | May 21, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Budget Passed; Walkout, Day by Day | May 4, 2018 | Arizona Public Media
Tucson leaders decry state budget plan as attack on Pima County taxpayers | May 3, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Proposed budget would hike property tax in TUSD | May 2, 2018 | KVOA
Pima County Supe Talks Education Funding Amid Protests Over Teacher Pay | April 16, 2018 | Arizona Public Media
Arizona teachers and districts band together for Red for Ed to demand a teacher pay hike | April 3, 2018 | Arizona Daily Wildcat
Gov. Ducey announces Safe AZ Schools plan | March 19, 2018 | Tucson News Now
Students across Tucson join national demonstration against school violence | March 14, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Education advocates rally in Arizona to show support for public schools | Feb. 14, 2018 | KGUN 9
Education Notes: Teacher town hall in Tucson brings together educators, lawmakers | Feb. 11, 2018 | Arizona Daily Star
Upcoming school job fairs aim to address teacher shortage | Jan. 29, 2018 | KVOA
Desert View Teacher Wins National Educator Award | Jan. 19, 2018 | Arizona Public Media
Tucson Roadrunners to host School Day Game for 1000's of kids | Jan. 17, 2018 | KVOA
2017
Dustin Williams: How we can all help Tucson Unified School District | Dec. 29, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
Amphi district gets new board member | Sep. 24, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
End to DACA prompts protests in Tucson | Sep. 5, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
Teen girls' interest in STEM careers continues to lag boys' interest | July 4, 2017 | Arizona Daily Star
2016
Democrat Williams, a Teacher, Wins Pima Schools Chief Job | Nov. 9, 2016 | Arizona Public Media
Dustin Williams Poised to be Pima County Superintendent | Nov. 8, 2016 | Arizona Public Media
2 Teachers Face off in Race to Be Pima County Schools Chief | Oct. 17, 2016 | Arizona Public Media
3 Tucson educators vying for county schools chief job | July 16, 2016 | Arizona Daily Star
Grant to fund STEM teacher development | July 3, 2016 | Arizona Daily Star
Pima County’s superintendent of schools is retiring after 16 years in office; TUSD educator Dustin Williams wants a chance at that seat | April 20, 2016 | The Explorer
TUSD Teacher Dustin Williams is Well on His Way to Make the Ballot for Pima County Superintendent of Schools | March 24, 2016 | Tucson Weekly