To many of us, computers are as common nowadays as, well, sunshine - but they are still financially out of reach for too many young people and their families.

By Jamar Younger, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Mar. 13--A school project designed to teach students about careers and prepare them for college has turned into an obstacle for nearly half of Empire High School's seniors.

By JAMAR YOUNGER CORRECTION RAN DECEMBER 6, 2007 2EAST SIDE / SAHUARITA A story about Empire High School's Child Development Program in the Nov. 29 Star East section reported the wrong salary for students working in the program.

By Jamar Younger, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Nov. 29--An old in-school suspension room at Empire High School has been transformed into a child-care facility that provides work opportunities for special-education students while serving employees who have small children.

By KIMBERLY MATAS Two Tucson teachers are among the five finalists for Arizona Teacher of the Year.