Tucson, AZ: TUSD appeals on ethnic studies finding (Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/MAS/Mexican-American Studies)

Tucson, AZ: TUSD appeals on ethnic studies finding (Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/MAS/Mexican-American Studies)...The Tucson Unified School District is appealing a state official's finding that the district's ethnic studies program violates state law. The Arizona Capitol Times reports that an appeal filed by a lawyer for the district says Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal failed to identify a single course that makes the program noncompliant (TIME TO FOCUS ON AMERICAN HISTORY AND STOP THE RACIAL CRAP!)

http://www.ktar.com/category/local-news-articles/20110625/Tucson-district-appeals-on-ethnic-studies-finding/

Tucson, AZ: Ethnic Studies auditors met with uncoopertive MAS leaders, only 37% of material allowed to be review

Tucson, AZ: Ethnic Studies auditors met with uncoopertive MAS leaders, only 37% of material allowed to be review...From the Arizona Department of Education: Important Information Regarding Tucson Unified School District’s Violation of A.R.S. § 15-112

http://thechollajumps.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/ethnic-studies-auditors-met-with-uncoopertive-mas-leaders-only-37-of-material-allowed-to-be-reviewed/

Tucson, AZ: Ethnic Studies in Violation of State Law! What Now????

Tucson, AZ: The State Dept. of Education has found TUSD's ethnic studies (Raza Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS) program in violation of state law. What happens now? TUSD has 60 days to get in compliance with state law, or they'll lose $15 million in funding. Board members will meet in special session on Friday afternoon and consult with their attorney. Ethnic studies teachers and their attorney will having a press conference on Friday to respond to the state's decision. In a press release distributed on Thursday, they call Superintendent Huppenthal's statements "inaccurate".

http://www.kgun9.com/story/14925870/ethnic-studies-battle-what-now?redirected=true

Tucson, AZ: ALERT: Showdown in Ethnic Studies. Raza Studies, Mexican-American Studies begins today

Tucson, AZ: ALERT: Showdown in Ethnic Studies. Raza Studies, Mexican-American Studies begins TODAY...@ TUSD 6pm (be there early) 1010 E. 10th St....(info and link to the Tucson Citizen and their opinion) UNIDOS will be having an all-night vigil beginning at 6pm and the community will be there. Those who cannot attend can bring food or snacks, as they have plenty of water already. Those who do attend can bring art, music, instruments, etc. to join in the all-night festivities to show solidarity for our history and heritage that is under attack in their attempts to ban or dismantle our classes.

http://tucsoncitizen.com/three-sonorans/2011/06/14/showdown-in-ethnic-studies-begins-today-three-sonorans-will-have-the-latest/

TUCSON SUPERINTENDENT BACKS DOWN FROM PLAN TO CHANGE RADICAL CURRICULUM

TUCSON SUPERINTENDENT BACKS DOWN FROM PLAN TO CHANGE RADICAL CURRICULUM (Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies)....TUSD superintendent in the middle of a push to have a radical Mexican-American studies class changed to an elective, has now backed down from his position, even going as far as to issue an apology. The change follows two wild demonstrations at consecutive school board meetings, one in which students chained themselves to desks, and another in which the riot police were called in.. he won’t recommend charges against those who were arrested during the rowdy protests.

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/tucson-superintendent-backs-down-from-plan-to-change-radical-curriculum/

Tucson: Information regarding the Arizona Dept of Education’s Review of TUSD’s Compliance with A.R.S. § 15-112 (RAZA STUDIES)

Tucson: Information regarding the Arizona Dept of Education’s Review of TUSD’s Compliance with A.R.S. § 15-112 (RAZA STUDIES)...Due to a lot of misinformation being spread about the Arizona Dept of Education’s (ADE’s) on-going review of the Tucson Unified School District’s (TUSD’s) Mexican American Studies Department (MASD) and its curriculum and classroom instruction, ADE compiled the timeline and information:

http://www.sonorannews.com/archives/2011/110511/frontpage-TUSD.html

Tucson, AZ: Meet the 24-year-old who could decide the future of TUSD's ethnic stu

Tucson, AZ: Meet the 24-year-old who could decide the future of TUSD's ethnic studies...“Vendido” — traitor — some called him. “Do the right thing,” demanded another..“While ethnic studies is important to the community, we have a bigger problem. The system continues to underserve our community,” he said. “We need to hold our educational system accountable.”

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/article_f330bb8e-7e7c-11e0-9fb5-001cc4c002e0.html

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies - TODAY, Tuesday, 5/10 @ 6:30PM: TUSD GOVERNING BOARD MTG

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies - TODAY, Tuesday, 5/10 @ 6:30PM: TUSD GOVERNING BOARD MTG
Morrow Education Center (Board Room) 1010 E. Tenth Street...Please consider showing up. There will definitely be protesters so it is important to maintain a smile and not to respond to the name-calling & threats. Be sure to come 60-90 min. early to make sure you can get a seat inside. Call TUSD during the day Today if you wish to address the board. The more of us in the mtg room, the fewer protesters inside

https://www.facebook.com/notes/adriana-chairez/this-is-a-very-important-issue-for-all-tusd-voters-not-just-republicans/10150180469756186

Tucson/Phoenix, AZ: Potential conflicts of interest lead to Horne’s removal as ethnic studies attorney

Tucson/Phoenix, AZ: Potential conflicts of interest lead to Horne’s removal as ethnic studies attorney..AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal has replaced Attorney General Tom Horne with private attorneys to defend him in an ethnic studies lawsuit filed by 11 Tucson Unified School District teachers

http://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2011/05/04/potential-conflicts-of-interest-lead-to-horne%e2%80%99s-removal-as-ethnic-studies-attorney/

Tucson: Marxist Militia Being Trained Discovered in Arizona (Raza Studies)

Tucson: Marxist Militia Being Trained Discovered in Arizona (Raza Studies)...In the video below you can learn what has been going on in the Tucson area of Arizona where the public schools are indoctrinating the children using Marxist styles of teaching in order to raise up an army of young soilders to overthrow the U.S. government.

http://free-speech-while-it-lasts.blogspot.com/2011/05/marxist-militia-being-trained.html

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: Ethnic studies vote delayed until forum

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: Ethnic studies vote delayed until forum..The TUSD Governing Board decided Tuesday night to delay making changes to the ethnic studies program until it holds a public forum on the controversial proposal.
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/article_280abcc6-c923-5da4-9700-4eced2e105be.html

Video: TUSD board meeting charged with emotion
http://azstarnet.com/online/video/vmix_49fb0284-7613-11e0-beaf-001cc4c002e0.html

Photo gallery: TUSD board meeting on Ethnic Studies courses
http://azstarnet.com/photo/collection_ca69c606-7606-11e0-9a05-001cc4c03286.html

UPDATE: Tucson: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: TUSD meeting briefly halted as 2 escorted by police out of room

UPDATE: Tucson: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: TUSD meeting briefly halted as 2 escorted by police out of room...The board meeting room is filled to capacity as is the lobby of the TUSD headquarters. Board members left the room and said they would reconvene the meeting once all audience members returned to their seats..Board members returned shortly afterward and the meeting resumed..More than 200 people remained outside the Tucson Unified School District headquarters. Many were chanting that their education is under attack.

http://azstarnet.com/news/local/education/precollegiate/article_9aa6c6c6-75b6-11e0-b7b7-001cc4c002e0.html

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: TODAY

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS: TODAY...The main event takes place TODAY, May 3rd, at 1010 E. Tenth St (TUSD HQ) @ 5:30PM.....those who are supporting these studies are calling for supporters to be there beginning at 4pm. Here is the article with the link from the Tucson Citizen....

http://tucsoncitizen.com/three-sonorans/2011/05/02/video-arizona-legislators-speak-out-in-support-of-unidos-and-ethnic-studies-in-tucson/

Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/Mas: Tucson’s Latino community condemns TUSD superintendent Pedicone and Stegeman

Tucson, AZ: Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/Mas: Tucson’s Latino community condemns TUSD superintendent Pedicone and Stegeman...On the eve of the anniversary of the Kent State Massacre, the Vice-President of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council and new TUSD superintendent, John Pedicone, will be bringing an armed police force to deal with peaceful non-violent student protesters in his school district.What’s the point of having a gun if it doesn’t get used against students? (words straight from the Three Sonorans/Tucson Citizen)

http://tucsoncitizen.com/three-sonorans/2011/05/02/video-tucsons-latino-community-condemns-tusd-superintendent-john-pedicone-and-mark-stegeman/

Tucson, AZ: Teen town hall focuses on TUSD protest

Tucson, AZ: Teen town hall focuses on TUSD protest...a teen town hall about youth issues focused heavily on a discussion about ethnic-studies demonstrations and hinted that more are coming..forum was hosted by the Metropolitan Education Commission and the Tucson Police Department.."We are being radical. Youth will attend the next meeting. This is not going to stop per one of the students..Tucson Police Chief Roberto Villaseñor explained that the U.S. Constitution provides for free speech, and that no one was harmed or threatened during the boardroom takeover.

http://azstarnet.com/staff/carmen-duarte/article_03bda998-46da-500b-993d-c9346cb0069c.html

Tucson, AZ: TUSD Meeting on Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS moved from Thursday, May 5th to Tuesday, May 3rd

Tucson, AZ: TUSD Meeting on Raza Studies/Ethnic Studies/Mexican-American Studies/MAS moved from Thursday, May 5th to Tuesday, May 3rd...speakers outside the board room with no one allowed in..article from Tucson Citizen..Three Sonorans (as you read this, you will see these people support the Raza Studies)

http://tucsoncitizen.com/three-sonorans/2011/04/28/john-pedicone-roars-like-the-cowardly-lion-behind-a-locked-cage-meeting-moved-to-tuesday/

Tucson, AZ: TUSD issues statement on ethnic studies protest

Tucson, AZ: TUSD issues statement on ethnic studies protest...Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Dr. John Pedicone released a statement today on the ethnic studies protest Tuesday night..In it, he states that the district viewed the disruption of the scheduled meeting as an unlawful act. He says the district will review video of the incident and will determine what action should be taken.
He says that while students and the community have the right to free speech, this does not include the right to interfere in the operation of the district..Dr. Pedicone says that in the future, precautions will be taken to prevent this type of incident.

http://www.kvoa.com/news/tusd-issues-statement-on-ethnic-studies-protest/

Tucson Police look into possible charges from Ethnic Studies protests

Tucson Police look into POSSIBLE charges from Ethnic Studies protests...TPD is working with the city prosecutor's office to determine if they will file charges.
"There are specific statutes about disturbing public meetings, there are statutes about disorderly conduct, and disruption of those types of meetings so those are some possibilities," Captain David Neri with TPD said..Capain Neri says they plan to meet with T.U.S.D. this week to decide how to beef up security for the May 5th meeting.

http://www.kvoa.com/news/tucson-police-look-into-possible-charges-from-ethnic-studies-protests/

Tucson, AZ: KGUN9 News site - What's your reaction to the ethnic studies protest that shut down TUSD meeting?

Tucson, AZ: KGUN9 News site - What's your reaction to the ethnic studies protest that shut down TUSD meeting? Here are the results. It's an appropriate exercise of freedom of speech: 10%.....Protestors Inappropriately crossed the line and violators should be prosecuted: 88%....Undecided: 2% (Log In and give your opinion....EVERYONE CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS...now is the time for everyone to speak up)

http://www.kgun9.com/story/14533762/question-of-the-day-results-obama-seeking-congress-approval?redirected=true

Tucson, AZ: Public School District (TUSD) Violates La Raza Studies Ban (HB 2281)

Tucson, AZ: Public School District (TUSD) Violates La Raza Studies Ban (HB 2281)...TUSD in Arizona is violating a new state law by continuing a radical La Raza studies program banned under the legislation because it segregates students by race, teaches disdain for American sovereignty and ignites racial hostility.. After a thorough examination, the district’s own statisticians found that students in the Mexican studies program DID NOT perform any better than those who didn’t take the classes. The findings led a local newspaper columnist to write that the “bogus arguments” for ethnic studies have finally been “debunked” and that the claims were the only meaningful rational for the controversial program’s existence.

http://www.judicialwatch.org/blog/2011/apr/public-school-dist-violates-la-raza-studies-ban