(UPDATED 8/5/21) More Arizona School Districts Adopt Mask Mandates

With cases of the Delta Variant of the Coronavirus still surging, Tucson Unified School District, Phoenix Elementary School District, Roosevelt Elementary School District, and Osborn Elementary Schools have all adopted district-wide mask mandates for students, staff, and visitors. Washington Elementary in Phoenix decided to do this afternoon (August 4, 2021.) So did Creighton Elementary. Brophy … Read more

6 candidates seeking 3 open seats on TUSD Governing Board

Three seats are up for grabs on the nonpartisan, volunteer Tucson Unified School District Governing Board.  2 term board member Kristel Foster is stepping down, as is one term member Rachael Sedgwick-Gordon, and recently appointed member Bruce Burke (filling a vacancy after resignation in October 2019 of long term member Mark Stegeman).  Attorney Burke formerly … Read more

Inspired by her History Teacher, Cindy Winston wants to Encourage Positive Change as a Member of the Tucson Unified School Board

Since Mrs. Milligan, her high school history teacher, motivated her to pursue a career in education, Cindy Winston has strived to make life better for her students and other school stakeholders. Ms, Winston commented: “Nancy did not encourage me to be a teacher, in fact she wanted me to go to med school and said … Read more

Adam Ragan wants to be a champion for 45,000 students as a member of the Tucson School District Governing Board

Adam Ragan wants to advocate for school stakeholders as a member of the Tucson Unified School District Governing Board. If elected, this ninth year English instructor would serve as an “anchor (to) the board’s decisions in respect for the people who make a school a school: students and their families, teachers, and staff.” Furthermore, he … Read more