Land on the southwest side of Tucson was home to the former Hohokam Middle School (7400 S. Settler Road), which TUSD closed in 2013 as part of a larger cost-cutting initiative. The property was then entrusted and operated by the Pascuayaki tribe.

The latest action paves the way for TUSD to expand educational opportunities for students as Tucson’s population continues to grow, according to a BLM news release.

“TUSD is now leasing facilities to the Pascua Yaki tribe so they can provide services and educational opportunities to the community,” said TUSD spokeswoman Carla Escamilla.

In return, Escamilla added that Pascua Yaqui Tribe has invested about $2 million in the building and plans to invest more.

“So if TUSD needs the building in the future, it will be in good condition for occupancy,” she said.

Marana Unified School District young students can participate in a pilot state pre-kindergarten preparation program called Waterford Upstart.

MUSD announced that this online program will teach preschoolers the essential reading, writing, math and science skills they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.

Waterford Upstart is designed for 4-year-olds entering Kindergarten in August 2023. It’s free to attend and consists of online activities and resources as well as family-friendly guidance.

Participants receive individualized family education and coaching. New computer and internet if needed. and adaptive educational software.

Approximately 700 slots are available across the program for students in target districts this year and next year, for a total of 1,400 slots.

For more information or to enroll your child in the program, please visit waterford.org/upstart.

The Society for Science, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and advancement of science, has announced a roster of 84 educators, three of whom are from Tucson, who will participate in the Advocate Program for the 2022-2023 school year. did.

The three local teachers are Stephen Beale of City High School, Jackie Nichols of Billy Lane Loafer Middle School, and Sharon Sapp of Tucson High School Magnet School.

Teachers will be offered scholarships to work with students from minority groups and low-income families to help develop science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects and participate in competitions, according to the society’s news release. receive.

Beall and Sapp each received a $3,000 scholarship. Appointed as Reed’s Advocate, Nichols receives a $5,000 scholarship and oversees a group of educators for the program.

“In the face of learning losses, teacher shortages, and recovery from the ongoing pandemic, it is critical to guide scientific research students in a variety of learning environments and help them succeed in STEM competitions,” said Society for Science said in a news release. .

For more information on the Advocate Program, please visit www.societyforscience.com.