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Arizona Sonoran News

Arizona Sonoran News

Student Newswire of The University of Arizona School of Journalism

Arizona Sonoran News

Patrick Diehl, 72, attends the Bernie Sanders and David Garcia rally in Tucson, AZ. Diehl says he wears his Red for Ed shirt to support education.
(Photo by: Bria Fonteno / Arizona Sonora News)

Red for Ed punch: Less than expected

Bria Fonteno November 5, 2018

Red for Ed, the same organization that last year helped earn a pay raise for teachers, didn't get everything that they were rooting for this election day. But despite their lack of victories, teachers...

Daniel Johnson helps a student at Hollinger K-8 in Tucson, AZ. (Photo by: Bria Fonteno / Arizona Sonora News)

Passion keeps teachers in the classroom

Bria Fonteno October 3, 2018

As Arizona schools struggle with fixing problems in the education system, having committed and passionate teachers may be the start to a solution. “I teach because I love what I do. I still remember...

(Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016 School Health Profile

Arizona sex education falls short

Anna Frazier April 25, 2018

Arizona ranks third worst in the nation when it comes to comprehensive sex education curriculum, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2016 School Health Profile. The state...

(Photo by: Sergio Calderon / Arizona Sonora News)

Students leave teacher with lasting message

Sergio Calderon April 24, 2017

Walking into the administration offices of Agua Fria High School in Avondale, Arizona, Joshua Murray, 25, had no idea he would become known as the crazy teacher. What Murray has accomplished in...

Liz Worsfold practices giving vaccinations on a mannequin before her practical exam at the University of Arizona College of Nursing on Sept. 15, 2016. Worsfold is in her second semester within the Master of Science for Entry to the Profession of Nursing program. Gabriella Vukelic / Arizona Sonora News Service

Pediatricians and the pushback against vaccinations

Gabriella Vukelic September 19, 2016

By GABRIELLA VUKELIC Arizona Sonora News Service There are a lot of reasons that medical professionals hear from parents who decline to have their children vaccinated. Nicole Bencs, a clinical instructor...

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