Classes to Teach Mexican Cooking
Sharing the tie of food and family, Tucson Botanical Gardens offers classes this week.
TUSD to Start Review of Controversial Textbook at Teachers' Request
The economics course was canceled at TUSD last year. It could be back in front of the board for approval in November.
TUSD Opens Survey Over Language Used for Days Off for Rodeo
A group called on the district to change the term, which they say glorifies the abuse of animals.
Campaigns Underway for TUSD, SUSD Boards
Incumbents seek to defend their seats against challengers.
TUSD OKs Suing County or State Over Desegregation Funding
Legal action was approved by the governing board unanimously Tuesday night to protect district taxpayers.
TUSD Asking if it Should Stop Using the Term 'Rodeo Days'
The board has called for a survey after an activist group said the name glorifies the mistreatment of animals.
Superintendent Recommends TUSD Provide Education for Kids at Migrant Facility
Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says the district is working with its lawyers, Southwest Key and the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.
Tucson Council to Consider Raising Age to Buy Tobacco
Members to explore options for increasing minimum purchasing age to 21.
No Controversial Economics Class at TUSD This Year; Board Opts for Review
The board may face the same questions, and controversy, for the 2019-20 school year.
TUSD Supe: Teacher Vacancies Down, Fewer Than 1 Per School
Superintendent Trujillo says the increase in teacher pay from the state funding helped the district hire more people.
TUSD to Consider Education Services for Migrant Kids Housed in Tucson
The governing board voted unanimously to research what the district can do to educate the hundreds of immigrant kids at Southwest Key facility.
President Robbins Wants UA Roadmap to Emphasize Quality Over Quantity
Strategic plan in the works, the university president is emphasizing student success rather than number of students.
TUSD: Teacher Vacancies Down; Retaining Bus Drivers Still An Issue
Funding from the state after the teacher walkout is helping TUSD retain teachers, the superintendent says.
TUSD Sends Out Notifications of School Letter Grades
More than a quarter of TUSD schools received a letter grade of D or F.
Entrepreneurship Program Aims to Help Kids Bring Ideas to Life
The after-school program helps young people create their own businesses and nonprofits.
