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Safe haven from budget cuts?


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anjoisma November 19, 2012


Anyone know, yet, of a safe haven from TUSD's upcoming budget cuts? Not looking for charter or private school recommendations, but ones for... More » 

I need advice


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uumamomma67 June 6, 2012


My son is in special education and will be entering 6th grade this next school year. I don't want him to go to Doolen middle school, we had... More » 

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kisielkids October 28, 2012


I'm curious where you ended up with your child for 6th grade? I was in that predicament 3 years ago and ended up... More »

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kisielkids October 28, 2012


I'm curious where you ended up with your child for 6th grade? I was in that predicament 3 years ago and ended up... More »

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Is there a van service on or near the Eastside of Tucson that Picks up kids and bring them home?My son is 4yrs old and attend...


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Keesh0617 September 6, 2012


Does anyone have any info on a van service on the eastside of Tucson. He will need to be picked up in the morning and dropped off in the evening.... More » 

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MagnetMom September 16, 2012


Hi Keesh0617, Have you contacted the school directly? They usually know about which services currently pick... More »

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Pre-K for behavioral needs


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hedgecomb July 3, 2012


Help! I am looking for a lower ratio Pre-K to enroll my son in. He is 4 1/2 and only and having trouble with impulse control/anger issues, but... More » 

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MagnetMom July 22, 2012


Start here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/ Type in the zip code and you'll be shown schools... More »

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elfiegee August 15, 2012


My son was having similar issues and I was told to check out Kino School, it's on 1st/ Orange Grove. I couldn't... More »

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went is liberty elementary summer school starts in tucson az?


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pattymazon May 28, 2012


i forgot

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MagnetMom June 8, 2012


Looks like school starts August 9. http://www.susd12.org/node/33 Good luck, and enjoy your summer.

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Best Choice for 3rd Grader with ADHD/Autism Spectrum?


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kerrigoen January 12, 2012


I am thinking of moving to Tucson this summer, contingent on whether I can find a school for my son. He has behavioral problems, but is at or above... More » 

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STOLENCARGO March 5, 2012


@ Freckles and Kerri plz consider and look into Amerischools K - 8 Academy( 520-620-1100) located at Speedway and Country... More »

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hmh2031 June 5, 2012


Hi, I was looking into the Leander isd because we will possibly be moving there in a year. I wanted to know which school... More »

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Pre School


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AZmom23 March 5, 2012


Moving to Tucson in the summer and looking for a good academic preschool. I visited a few but are only on waiting list. We will live in Central... More » 

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loriaw March 12, 2012


We are at the International School of Tucson. The pre-school is a full day language immersion program in either German,... More »

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abanana May 25, 2012


My children went to St. Mark's Preschool near 3rd and Alvernon and loved it there! It's a play based curriculum... More »

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Moving to the east side ot Tucson


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grumpy247 March 6, 2012


WE have heard horrible things about TUSD. We have four children in high school. WE need to find the best school for them. We will be close to SAGUARO.... More » 

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TucsonEducator May 6, 2012


Look in to Skyview High School. Our kids just spent a whole several months combating the bullying issue in Tucson by creating... More »

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anjoisma May 7, 2012


We also live close to Sahuaro, and I intend on sending my kiddos there, if they don't test into UHS. I guess it depends... More »

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We are moving to Tuscon over the summer...my 9yr old has Down Syndrome..i need info on which schools have the newest and best...


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nysicily February 23, 2012


Moving to Tuscon..info on Spec needs and footbal HS level

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grumpy247 March 6, 2012


We have a son who is 8 and is disabled. We have found the best school district for this is Amphi in Tucson. The northwest... More »

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smulholl April 13, 2012


I do family advocacy in Tucson for families with children who receive special education support, am a practicing SPED... More »

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Visual Spatial Twice Gifted Learning Disabled tutor and school in Tucson, AZ


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LaineyGee July 3, 2010


My son is Gifted Learning Disabled. His IQ is high in Visual Spatial Thinking I am looking for a school in Tucson, AZ as well as a tutor that... More » 

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SharenL November 5, 2011


Can you please list any resources you've found in Tucson. My son just started elementary school and has the same issue.... More »

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javam01 February 18, 2012


Hi my family and I are moving to Tucson in the summer. We would like to try a charter school. We don't know the... More »

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