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Pima County High Schools Get College-Going Support, Join Regional FAFSA Completion Strategy
Southern Arizona Education Council expands the 2025–2026 Peer Coach Program across 18 Pima County high schools.
Sep 30
Pima, Tucson Host Returning Celebration of Service to Education
Metro Education Commission’s Evening to Empower Ed Honors Students, Educators, and Community Leaders Across the Greater Tucson Area TUCSON, AZ — On May 9, 2025, the Metro Education Commission (MEC), a public body and nonprofit organization established by the Pima County and the City of Tucson, hosted An Evening to Empower Ed at the Pima Community College Aviation Technology Center, reigniting a longstanding tradition that honors those who serve the cause of education in Pim
May 13
Pima, Tucson Reveal Honorees of Returning Education Celebration
The Metro Education Commission is proud to announce the honorees in a returning celebration of service to education.
Apr 8
Pima, Tucson Teen Town Hall report details youth voices on critical issues
Teen Town Hall engages 100 students on mental health, substance misuse, educational inequity, and climate change
Jan 28
Tucson Teen Town Hall welcomes 100 students to engage officials and agencies on local issues
In its 30th year, the Tucson Teen Town Hall provides a space for students to discuss issues and explore how to take part in addressing them.
Nov 14, 2024
Pima, Tucson recognize service of high school seniors helping peers go to college
The City of Tucson and Pima County Board of Supervisors declared Arizona Serve Day for the Eradication of Poverty, recognizing Peer Coaches.
Oct 21, 2024
Pima College Access Network and Tucson Young Professionals to support early career educators
This shared initiative aims to enhance the continuum of education by supporting local educators with professional development, networking and mentorship. The Pima College Access Network (PCAN), through the Metro Education Commission under the City of Tucson and Pima County, has partnered with Tucson Young Professionals (TYP) to offer free TYP memberships to 40 K-12 educators in the Tucson metro area. PCAN empowers learners on their journey toward post-secondary education, in
Oct 2, 2024
Pima College Access Network deploys high school students to support college readiness in Tucson
The Peer Coach Program is empowering high school seniors to provide critical support in areas such as college and financial aid applications
Sep 24, 2024
Pima, Tucson recognize outstanding people and organizations in service to education
Recipients exemplify values of service, leadership, and advocacy essential to a thriving educational environment
Jun 1, 2024
Pima, Tucson Youth Fellows take advocacy to the Arizona State Capitol
Leveraging insights from their annual Teen Town Hall, Youth Fellows engaged state leaders, including Governor Katie Hobbs.
Apr 26, 2024
Pima, Tucson welcome new lead for shared education commission
After a year-long search, Perez has been selected as the new executive director, bringing with him experience from Arizona’s universities.
Feb 27, 2024
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