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Arizona Teacher Academy offers free tuition for prospective teachers. See related stories

A newly launched program aims to increase the number of qualified teachers in Arizona K-12 public schools by providing a tuition waiver for participating students at the three state universities.
Governor Doug Ducey, a Republican, first pitched the Arizona Teacher Academy idea in his “State of the State” speech in January. Tuesday, he announced 230 students enrolled for the first year.
“Teaching isn’t just a job, it’s a noble public service,” Ducey said.
Aspiring teachers sign a deal to join the academy. For every one year they promise to work in Arizona schools, they get a one-year college tuition waiver.
New push to educate kids before elementary school

January 30, 2015 • By Barbara Grijalva • Tucson News Now TUCSON — Educators say if you prepare a child for kindergarten, that investment will last a lifetime of good for the child and good for the community where he or she will live and work. The Brichta Infant and Early Childhood Learning Center is […]