TUSD plans new class to replace MAS

Freshmen at three TUSD high schools may be required to take a "culturally relevant" course in the fall as part of the district's effort to retain students.

Employee groups help TUSD bridge $17M deficit

TUSD has found a way to close what was once a projected $17 million budget deficit with the help of some recommendations from employee groups.

Education foundation marks 30 years of helping Tucson Unified students

Thirty years ago a group of local leaders came together with one common goal - to support the students and teachers of Tucson's largest school district.

Search firm that botched Texas schools chief hiring now looking for Tucson Unified's next boss

The search firm hired to find TUSD's next superintendent is the same one that recruited Sunnyside's Manuel Isquierdo to lead a San Antonio school district.

TUSD enlists outside firm to find applicants for top job

The TUSD Governing Board has selected an external firm to conduct its search for the district's next superintendent.

Sunnyside schools chief Isquierdo will lead San Antonio district

The superintendent in charge of Tucson's second-largest school district is resigning to take over a district in San Antonio.

Sunnyside schools chief Isquierdo will lead San Antonio district

Manuel Isquierdo

TUSD approves superintendent search

The hunt for TUSD's next superintendent is on, as the Governing Board approved the recruitment and hiring process Tuesday night.

TUSD to begin national search for new superintendent

The hunt for TUSD’s next superintendent is on, as the Governing Board approved the recruitment and hiring process Tuesday night.

Guest Column: Consultant needs to set expectations between TUSD board and new superintendent

I am a retired public school superintendent, having served in this position in New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Educating children well in urban settings has been a career-long personal priority and remains an unfulfilled accomplishment of school reform in part due to high turnover i…

Pedicone will leave TUSD in June to foster 'stability'

In what he said was an effort to bring stability to Tucson's largest school district, TUSD Superintendent John Pedicone unexpectedly announced his resignation Wednesday - more than a year before his contract expires.

Fitz Blog: Pedicone moves on

John Pedicone announced his resignation today as superintendent of the Tucson Unified School District this afternoon at Pima County’s Behavioral Health Pavilion Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic.

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.

Pedicone, in speech, notes TUSD gains, missteps

The Tucson Unified School District has made costly mistakes - including inefficient business practices and improper insider purchasing practices - but is moving in the right direction, Superintendent John Pedicone said Monday in his third "State of the District" address.

TUSD needs court OK on school closings

While the TUSD Governing Board gave the green light to close 11 schools, the district still needs approval from federal court to finalize the deal.

Stegeman: Expand, move University High School

As the TUSD Governing Board considers closing more schools, one member is proposing the expansion and relocation of the award-winning University High.

Arizona mayors form new education partnership

Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild is one of a group of mayors from around the state who have formed a partnership to research education issues, share ideas and develop programs to help Arizona students.