Anonymous 'confessions pages' used by Tucson students to bully, harass

For the second time in this month, Tucson High Magnet School officials have been able to shut down a Facebook page that allowed students to anonymously, and publicly, vilify classmates.

TUSD's options to bridge shortfall of $17M sought in public meetings

Three town hall meetings have been scheduled for next week to discuss the impending $17 million budget shortfall in the Tucson Unified School District.

Education notes

Trees-for-schools campaign ends Tuesday

TUSD board chooses Cuevas as president

Miguel Cuevas has been selected to take over the presidency of the TUSD Governing Board through the remainder of the calendar year.

UHS, Basis Tucson among nation's best high schools

University High and Basis Tucson have been identified as two of the top 10 high schools across the country. The rankings were released as part of the 2012 U.S. News & World Report's Best High Schools.

AT&T gives $800K for Catholic school scholarships

An $800,000 donation from AT&T will provide scholarships for about 300 Tucson children to attend one of three area Catholic schools.

TUSD will host 4 presentations on its spending

The Tucson Unified School District will hold four public presentations this month on the budget process and how money will be spent in the next school year.

Free history lectures to focus on Ft. Lowell

Ken Scoville's lecture will go over why Arizona is the state it is today.

Free history lectures to focus on Ft. Lowell

Jim Turner will discuss the history of Camp Lowell, including why it was moved.

TUSD school sees marked gains, gets help from national ed group

The National Education Association has taken Howenstine High Magnet School under its wing in an effort to help transform the struggling TUSD school.

Law & Order Briefs

Occupy protesters arrested over weekend

TUSD creates plan to help struggling kids improve skills

The Tucson Unified School District is trying a different approach to meet the needs of middle school students who sometimes fall through the cracks.

TUSD spending $92K to attract Anglo kids

The Tucson Unified School District is working to attract non-minority students to three of its magnet schools.

Shot, dental clinics are free

Eleven-year-old Gerardo Tena can't help but wince as medical assistant Selina Valencia gives him a shot at a free immunization clinic. Kids were given shots and dental exams Thursday at the Jim and Vicki Click Clubhouse, 1935 S. Columbus Blvd.

Shot, dental clinics are free

The first of four back-to-school clinics for free immunizations and dental screenings was held Thursday.

Shot, dental clinics are free

The first of four back-to-school clinics for free immunizations and dental screenings will be held today.

Boys & Girls Clubs celebrate grant: Beat-up clubhouse to get face-lift

Dozens of youngsters made their way into the Roy Drachman Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson after school Thursday, like they do just about every day.