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Superintendent Huppenthal visits Tucson addresses education concerns

• On February 4, 2011, Superintendent Huppenthal extended the original 60-day cure period by 45 days to allow for a more in-depth, more thorough investigation.

• On March 7, 2001, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) contracted with a nationally recognized independent education firm to conduct an impartial, unbiased curriculum audit of TUSD’s MASD. The key scope of this audit was to collect evidence to help the State Superintendent gain a full and complete understanding of the MASP.

• On April 6, 2011, ADE informed TUSD that the length of time needed to complete the curriculum audit required the extension of the cure period and that it hoped to have a final report by mid-May.

• At the same time, the Superintendent’s Office conducted an in-depth investigation, collecting over 6000 pieces of evidence. The district had blocked the auditors from conducting a full audit. Auditors only reviewed on 5% of the program.

Ethnic Studies” appeal reveals audit flaws

• On June 15, 2011, Superintendent Huppenthal ruled that TUSD was in violation of A.R.S. §15-112 subsections 2, 3 and 4 and informed the TUSD governing board that they had 60 days to bring the Mexican American Studies Program into compliance with A.R.S. §15-112. Failure to do so shall result in the withholding of ten percent (10%) of the monthly apportionment of state aid to TUSD until such time as they come into compliance.

TUSD’s Mexican American Raza Studies found in violation of multiple laws

• TUSD appealed Superintendent Huppenthal’s ruling and the appeal was assigned to an Administrative Law Judge for review. The following hearing dates were scheduled for both sides to present their information and witnesses: August 19th, August 23rd, September 14 and October 17th.

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The following material was turned over by the district to the state, in a Discovery Request, as part of the district’s appeal of Huppenthal’s finding. It was found in a file marked, “elementary.” TUSD’s Superintendent Dr. John Pedicone, testified that the district has not made any changes to the classes since before the finding by Superintendent Huppenthal that the classes violate state law.

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The materials below are part of TUSD’s Raza Studies curriculum. The lesson plan is entitled, Counting with Social Justice. The lessons for third graders include, The Hidden Grain in Meat, Are Wars Expensive, and The Global Sweatshop Free Movement.

“SOCIAL JUSTICE MATH” Curriculum, grades 3-6

The materials below are part of TUSD’s Mexican American Studies curriculum. The lesson plan is entitled, Justice for Janitors.

“JUSTICE FOR JANITORS” Curriculum, grades 3-5

The materials below are part of TUSD’s Mexican American Studies curriculum. The lesson plan is entitled, Cortez to Bush: 500 Years of Internalized Opression and Rehumanization.

“CORTES TO BUSH: 500 YEARS OF INTERNALIZED OPRESSION AND REHUMANIZATION” Curriculum, grades 7-12