Tanque Verde
Tanque Verde, AZ · Education
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Fremont proposes policy change on hiring homeschoolers after firefighter applicant rejected
A First Alert 6 investigation that sparked a firestorm of comments across the country has led to a proposed policy change for hiring homeschoolers in Fremont.
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TUSD substitute teachers are first in Arizona to unionize
The flexibility of substitute teaching appealed to Dolores de Vera after she moved to Tucson from Missouri over a decade ago. The hours fit her schedule. The students and her coworkers were fun and she learned the city through her school assignments. Fellow substitute teacher Jerry Schuster grew up in...
WLBT
TUSD parents share concerns as district weighs closing up to 10 schools
Community members gathered in a school gym Wednesday night for the second time in a week to discuss a Tucson Unified School District plan that could close up to 10 schools.
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University of Arizona fraternity accused of forcing members to swallow live goldfish
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is accused of forcing members to drink large amounts of alcohol and swallow live goldfish. Sigma Tau Gamma is accused of violating the Student Code of Conduct. The fraternity has been placed on activities suspension pending the outcome of the...
SignalsAZ
Arizona Universities Launch Voter Education Campaign
Arizona’s three public universities are bringing the energy of college football season to an important statewide effort: helping Arizonans prepare for the Nov. 3 general election. Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona are partnering with the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office on a nonpartisan...
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TUSD Governing Board approves first substitute teacher contract in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Unified School District Governing Board voted Tuesday, Sept. 22, to approve a contract between the district and its substitute teachers, marking the first time substitute teachers in Arizona have reached a bargaining agreement with any district. The board approved the item 5-0 during...
Phoenix New Times
Arizona’s rival universities tie in 2027 U.S. News & World rankings
The University of Arizona tied with its rival ASU in the U.S. News & World Report rankings. Listen closely, Phoenix. You can hear the chants as they echo off the Valley’s majestic mountain tops: “We’re Number 121! We’re number 121!”. Fans of Arizona State University and...
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TUSD engages fewer people than expected at first school consolidation meeting
Parents, staff and residents discuss school consolidations and closures in the Tucson Unified School District on Sept. 21, 2026 in the Sahuaro High School gym. What was expected to be a packed house in the Sahuaro High School gym Monday night turned out to be only a half-full discussion on the consolidation and closure process of up to 10 schools in the Tucson Unified School District.
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TUSD school closure public meetings begin Monday, with two of three at capacity
The Tucson Unified School District holds the first of three community meetings tonight to get public input on the closure and consolidation of neighborhood schools. TUSD district administrators will present realignment data showing why it needs to close up to 10 schools in the 88-school district, Southern Arizona’s largest.
KOLD-TV
TUSD alerts parents about tuberculosis case at Van Buskirk Elementary school
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Unified School District sent a letter to parents about tuberculosis at Van Buskirk Elementary School. The letter states “a person associated with Van Buskirk Elementary School” was recently diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The school is working with the Pima County Health...
KOLD-TV
Around 100 community members discuss school closures at Tucson USD’s first engagement session
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson Unified School District is closing schools, and community members are being given a chance to share concerns before a final decision is made. Monday marked the first of three “Reimagining our Schools Together” sessions this week where Tucson residents can share their input.
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Tucson Now: TUSD is ready to hear from parents, and possibly close schools
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Isabela Lisco stopped by the Tucson Now desk to preview the first of three TUSD listening sessions dedicated to hearing the community out on possible plans to close ten schools across the district. All three of the listening sessions will be streamed on Tucson Now...
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Tucson Montessori teacher takes students on field trips every month
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Most Tucson teachers manage one field trip a year. One Montessori teacher does it every month. Elementary school students at Drachman Montessori walk a mile, take the bus, and explore Tucson as part of the process. “Pulling a Rebecca”. At Drachman Montessori Magnet, the outings...