Disability Inclusion in Tucson, Arizona MSA The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.3 billion people in the world today – or 16% of the global population – experience a significant disability. In 2021, approximately 13.2% of Arizonans reported having...
People with Disabilities: Population, Prevalence, and Education in the Tucson, Arizona MSA This is the first of three articles that explore a multidimensional view of people with disabilities in Arizona. The data in this article explore the prevalence of people...
MAP Survey: Infrastructure and Education Indicators in Tucson, Arizona MSA Help the MAP Team Select the Most Important Infrastructure and Education Indicators to Track The MAP Dashboard is currently in the process of evaluating the education and infrastructure indicators that...
Our Elderly: A Public Health Issue in Tucson, Arizona MSA The U.S. Census Bureau projects that we will reach a demographic milestone for the first time in 2034: the number of people over 65 (77 million) will outnumber the population...
E-cigarettes & Young People in Arizona, USA What are e-tobacco products? How widespread is their use in U.S. schools? Electronic cigarettes, better known as e-cigarettes, are portable electronic devices designed to heat a liquid that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and...
Youth Disconnection in Tucson, Arizona MSA Arizona has a high percentage of disconnected youth compared to other western states. Young people who are neither employed nor attending school are considered disconnected. Included are teenagers in the age range of 16–19...
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...
Watch the Recorded The Future of the Workforce: Today and Tomorrow Event View the PowerPoint Slides: Jennifer Pullen, Senior Research Economist and MAP Dashboard Coordinator, Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, PowerPoint Slides
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...