As an older brother to two current TUSD students, I fear that the district that gave me the foundational academic experience and crucial resources I needed to become a first-generation college student may not be able to do the same for my siblings and other TUSD students. A looming cloud of budget deficits and financial … Read more
Tucson Unified School District Board President Jennifer Eckstrom is seeking another term to focus on district gains, student services and the need to change public perceptions of Tucson’s second-largest school system. Looking ahead, Eckstrom said her priorities include boosting literacy, math achievement, strong partnerships with local tribes, flexible paths to graduation and reduced screen time … Read more
Vote your primary ballot today, and be sure to support two key candidates: Dr. Terry Ruiz for AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, and state Senator Priya Sundareshan in Legislative District 18. The deadline to mail your ballot is Sunday, July 14. Voters can choose Dr. Terry Ruiz, a Democratic Candidate for Arizona Superintendent, who is … Read more
Over the last week, there was much discussion of a special session at the State Legislature that would have involved rescinding several ballot initiatives in favor of compromise legislation that would have brought in some reform to the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Private School Voucher Welfare/Scam for the Wealthy System. Immediately, there were warnings that … Read more
Arizona Agenda is doing a great job covering the post-sine die negotiations for a Special Session over the Protect Education citizens’ Initiative to limit the ESA Voucher program. I strongly encourage you read and subscribe. I don’t have much to add to their accurate account; things hang in a precarious balance and it really not … Read more