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The Pandemic Affects Student Achievement in Tucson, Arizona MSA The pandemic created a challenging environment for students and educators. In Arizona, AzM2 scores in 2021 were lower across the board than in 2019, as discussed in the Student Achievement indicator...

Women Mean Business: Data on Female-Owned Businesses in Tucson, Arizona MSA In the U.S., more than a third of businesses were owned by women in 2018. Most of those businesses were nonemployer firms, such as sole proprietorships. That is noteworthy...

A Look at Disparities Among People of Color in Tucson, Arizona MSA Access to racial and economic data is vital to help leaders and policymakers take action when inequalities exist. The MAP includes race & ethnicity data when available for...

Measuring Equitable Economy in Tucson, Arizona MSA How equitable is Tucson’s access to high-quality jobs, economic security, income, and homeownership opportunities for people of color? According to the National Equity Atlas, an equitable economy results in no racial wealth gap...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Tucson, Arizona MSA During the past 39 years, Tucson’s residents have become much more diverse. As this trend continues, it is important to understand the changes taking place and identify the challenges that may exist...

The Latest Labor Market Information in Tucson, Arizona MSA This page provides an update on Tucson's labor market recovery, as well as key labor market characteristics. The more detailed articles will be updated in the following weeks. To review the...

The Acceleration of the Housing Market in Tucson, Arizona MSA Tucson’s single-family home prices went into overdrive in 2021, increasing by 24.9% to $331,200. Despite the rapid growth in 2021, Tucson has a relatively low median home price when compared...

Startling Advancements in the Labor Market of Tucson, Arizona MSA This page provides an overview of Tucson's labor market recovery, as well as key labor market characteristics. Click the two links below to dig deeper. Structure of Tucson's Labor Market...

Analyzing the Revival of Trade in Arizona, USA As the world enters the third year of the COVID-19 crisis, Arizona’s trade with the world – one of the key engines of economic growth – shows both troubling and encouraging developments...

Assessing Student Performance Through Comparative Analysis in Tucson, Arizona MSA Measuring student achievement is a complicated undertaking. This article touches on three commonly used measures, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. AzM2 exams are administered every fall and spring...