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Tim Steller: Board should reject required 9th-grade multiculturalism class proposed for TUSD
Tucson Unified School District administrators surprised the school board last week by revealing they want to require a ninth-grade multiculturalism course at three high schools - before the board has even seen or approved the curriculum.
Pedicone resigns; TUSD to launch immediate search for new leader
Saying he never planned to be a long-term leader for the Tucson Unified School District, John Pedicone submitted his resignation today.
Bring back Mexican American Studies books in a way that serves students
The issue of Mexican American Studies (MAS) in TUSD has escalated to the point where protests, increased security and frustrated community members are the norm at board meetings. The dismantling of this program has been the subject of national attention, scrutiny and ridicule.
TUSD's ethnic-studies programs honoring students in ceremonies
TUSD's ethnic-studies departments will recognize outstanding Native American, Mexican-American and African-American students in several ceremonies this month.
Fitz: Burritos in the news
A shocking new study shows that eating burritos has been linked to high incidences of “Chicano-ism” among whites. According to Professor Michael Hicks, head of the Hicks Institute of Technology’s Gastro-Ethnic Studies Department, consuming burritos can alter a subject’s genetic makeup. …
Tonight's TUSD meeting viewable online
TUSD Governing Board meetings are now viewable through live streaming video on the district’s website.
TUSD dropping its director of Mexican American Studies
The Tucson Unified School District will not be renewing the contract for Sean Arce, the director of its Mexican American Studies program.
TUSD dropping its director of Mexican American Studies
Sean Arce was offered an assistant principal job at a middle school, but he declined.
Tucson students attend 'School of Ethnic Studies'
More than 50 TUSD students skipped their regular classes today, instead attending the “School of Ethnic Studies.”
Huppenthal slashes TUSD's funding over Mexican-American Studies
Arizona Schools Chief John Huppenthal has ordered that 10 percent of TUSD’s monthly state aid be withheld as a result of its Mexican American Studies Program.
Josh Brodesky: TUSD's buggy bus system par for course
Why is it that TUSD is a place where efforts to improve the district somehow make it worse? No, I'm not talking about Mark Stegeman. This is about last week's bus debacle, which left thousands of students stranded across the city.
President of TUSD board is demoted
Tucson Unified School District Governing Board President Mark Stegeman was ousted from his seat and replaced by fellow Board Member Miguel Cuevas Tuesday night.
TUSD votes for hearing on Huppenthal's MAS decision
The Tucson Unified School District will request an administrative hearing to appeal Arizona schools chief John Huppenthal's decision regarding its Mexican American Studies program.
Huppenthal to announce ruling on TUSD ethnic-studies program
The Tucson Unified School District will likely find out today if its ethnic- studies program is compliant with state law.
TUSD program called illegal
TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone says district is not out of compliance.
TUSD program called illegal
In his final hours as Arizona schools chief, Tom Horne is planning to make a declaration this morning that TUSD's ethnic studies program is in violation of state law.
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UA faculty group rejects Ariz. ethnic-studies law
Faculty representatives at the University of Arizona are voicing disapproval of Arizona's new ethnic-studies law.
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