John Pedicone, the superintendent of the Tucson Unified School District, announced his resignation Wednesday. Pedicone, who has led the district since 2010, has faced criticism for his handling of the state’s challenge to TUSD’s ethnic studies program, and opposition to school closures and other measures proposed to fill a budget hole.... Read more»
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A federal judge has upheld most of an Arizona law that targeted Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican American Studies program, saying the measure does not infringe on freedom of speech or place unconstitutional burdens on school curriculum.... Read more»4
The quality of our education system is critical to our children’s future as well as the economic, cultural, and social success of our region. As Nelson Mandela once said, “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” It is with this in mind that I share with you some information regarding the Tucson Unified School District and changes pending in our local system.... Read more»1
Supporters of the TUSD’s Mexican American Studies curriculum banned by a 2010 state law see potential for reviving the program or something similar in an update to a desegregation plan set for review by a federal court.... Read more»2
Despite months of court-ordered negotiations led by a special master, there remains much contention over Tucson Unified School District’s desegregation programs. Parties to lawsuits first filed in 1974 and the district filed their objections to a “Unitary Status Plan” also filed Friday. (complete documents)... Read more»
An interview with U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, plus the Reporters’ Roundtable, and Matt Russell with the Weekend Watch.... Read more»
Interviews with John Huppenthal, state superintendent of public instruction, plus Shelli Hall of the Tucson Film Office, TREO’s David Welsh and historian Ken Scoville.... Read more»
Thursday on Buckmaster - A newsmaker interview with Miguel Cuevas, new president of the TUSD Governing Board. Plus, Dr. Michael Roy of Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson and Tom Collier, Buckmaster Show consumer contributor.... Read more»
Watch a live stream of the TUSD Governing Board meeting beginning at about 7 p.m.... Read more»
TUSD board president Mark Stegeman said Sunday night that he will pass that leadership post to another member of the district’s Governing Board. He said he would remain on the school board, but give up the post by June 30.... Read more»
A documentary on the battle over Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican-American Studies program will re-air at 11 p.m., Thursday on KUAT Channel 6.... Read more»
Watch a live stream of the TUSD Governing Board meeting beginning at about 7 p.m.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - We talk with TUSD’s Mark Stegeman. Then, Sierra Vista Herald reporter Bill Hess on the latest San Pedro River water dispute.... Read more»
Tucson Unified School District Superintendent John Pedicone said the Governing Board’s decision to fire Mexican American Studies program director Sean Arce on Tuesday night was necessary for the program and district to move forward.... Read more»3
TUSD’s Governing Board fired MAS director Sean Arce in a split vote Tuesday night, after chanting protesters delayed the decision. Despite impassioned pleas and a demonstration that saw supporters zip-tie themselves together, the board voted 3-2 to not renew his contract.... Read more»1
Today on Buckmaster - The Monday Political Face-Off with Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom, then former TUSD Mexican American Studies teacher Curtis Acosta and attorney Richard Martinez.... Read more»
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