TUSD to layoff more than 150

The Tucson Unified School District will be giving pink slips to more than 150 employees.

Tucson Unified School District unveils plan to comply with federal desegregation order

The Tucson Unified School District has rolled out a nearly $85 million plan to desegregate its schools. The district must spend the money under an order by the U.S. Justice Department to racially diversify its staff and classrooms.

Tucson Unified School District seeks superintendent

The Tucson Unified School District is on the hunt for a new superintendent.

Tucson Unified may close schools to address budget crisis

The Tucson Unified School District is considering making drastic changes in its district to deal with next school year’s multi-million dollar shortfall. 

Should "ethnic studies" programs be allowed in schools?

This week, the Tucson Unified School District board voted to end its Mexican-American studies program so as not to lose millions in funding from the state of Arizona. We want to hear your reaction to the decision.

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