TUSD Board OKs Culturally Relevant Curriculum
3-2 vote for history, government classes to be taught from minority perspectives, starting this week.
58% in AZ Have Applied for Deferred Deportation
One year out, fewer than half of 423,000 eligible nationally have stepped up, Migration Policy Institute says.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Yarnell Fire Disaster Declaration Turned Down
Brewer calls news from White House 'misguided decision,' will consider options for appeal.
AZ Week: Disaster? State Ready, Residents Not So Much
Emergency management officials urge individuals, families, businesses to make plans, get prepared.
'Dreamers' Not Just from Latin American Countries
While conversations about immigration reform mostly focus on Latinos, those of other backgrounds interested.
9 'Dreamers' Freed, Awaiting Asylum Requests
Mexican-born, US-reared, they tried re-entering last month to emphasize desire for immigration reform.
Obama's Phoenix Visit Tuesday Draws Protests
Immigrant rights activists gathered outside high school where president gave a speech; some signs read 'Deporter-in-Chief.'
Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits
AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.
Seven 'Dreamers' Granted Tentative Asylum
After leaving US, they tried to recross at Nogales last month, were taken to Eloy immigrant detention center.
Live Near Border in AZ? 'You're Being Watched'
Adding to already 'astronomical' security resources won't be deter organized crime, skeptical resident says.
Obama: 'Housing Market Beginning to Heal'
In Phoenix, 'Ground Zero' for meltdown, he calls for new mortgage reforms to continue boosting middle class.
Mexico Plans to Spend Millions on Port Renovations
US has put $200M into upgrading its side of Mariposa Port of Entry, commercial crossing at Nogales.
Tucson Wants Improved Economic Ties with Mexico
Mayor says recent trip south of border with AZ business leaders further opened eyes and minds to potential.
AZ Week: Small Steps to School Improvement
State Superintendent Huppenthal: 'Right now, we're at about a B-minus ... which doesn't cut it.'
