by Brian Flagg, Pedro Arrupe, SJ was the Superior General of the Jesuits from 1965 to 1983. He was famous for his insistence that proclaiming the Gospel meant promoting justice and entering into solidarity with the voiceless and the powerless. Under his leadership the Jesuits made great sacrifices for their beliefs and immense dedication toContinue reading “Falling in Love”
Category Archives: Education
STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS
by Cesar Aguirre It is just after 9pm, the girls are finally settled in bed and my eyes are heavy from a long day. I know I should have gone to the board meeting but after cleaning, finishing the laundry and cooking dinner, the last thing I want to do is drag my girls toContinue reading “STRATEGIC PLAN FOR TUSD AND THE ROLE OF LOW-INCOME PARENTS”
Yo’ Daily Star, What’s your beef with H.T. and TUSD?
by Cesar Aguirre As I looked at today’s headlines I could not help but feel somewhat discouraged and deflated, which was the total opposite of how I felt last night. Yesterday I spent my day at the Strategic Planning Session, an all-day discussion to begin the planning of the future of TUSD. Afterwards I feltContinue reading “Yo’ Daily Star, What’s your beef with H.T. and TUSD?”
The families that Casa Maria serves can’t afford a private Catholic education!
by Jimmy Ojeda, At Casa Maria we have been working with parents, teachers, students and community members in support of a quality education for all our children. We have played a significant role in keeping the schools in our barrio open. There is nothing more important than quality public education in regards to liberation ofContinue reading “The families that Casa Maria serves can’t afford a private Catholic education!”
BEING ON TV WAS FUN, NOW LETS GET REAL ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION
by Cesar Aguirre Yesterday I was on AZ Illustrated talking about poverty. This is a very deep issue to discuss in an eleven minute interview. We weren’t even able to scratch the surface. The bus riders’ issues are very important to me and I was able to talk a little about how fare increases wouldContinue reading “BEING ON TV WAS FUN, NOW LETS GET REAL ABOUT PUBLIC EDUCATION”
CESAR AGUIRRE ON TV
Watch conscious rap artist Cesar Aguirre, single father of two and the pride of Casa Maria, on AZ Illustrated on channel 6 Wednesday night, February 5th at 6:30. He’s going to talk about poverty along with former mayor Tom Volgy. This is his story. by Cesar Aguirre As a child growing up on Tucson’s southContinue reading “CESAR AGUIRRE ON TV”
H.T. SANCHEZ: FIGHTING FOR FAMILIES IN TUSD
by Brian Flagg, The new school board, along with their new superintendent, H.T. Sanchez, seem to be fighting for families instead of against them. It’s a real breath of fresh air. Mr. Sanchez is standing up to a so-called national desegregation expert, William Hawley, who thinks that Carrillo and Davis elementary schools, and Pueblo HighContinue reading “H.T. SANCHEZ: FIGHTING FOR FAMILIES IN TUSD”
Vote Yes on 405 the Sunnyside School District Override!
by Jimmy Ojeda On Saturday, November 2, Cesar Aguirre, Gilbert Contreras, Gloria Espinoza and I walked on behalf of Prop 405. This proposition, if voters approve it, would allow the SunnysideSchool district to have more money for its schools. Basically, it is asking peoplewho live in the district to pay a little more on theirContinue reading “Vote Yes on 405 the Sunnyside School District Override!”
Message to the Three Sonoran’s: TUSD is doing something good
by Jimmy Ojeda Usually TUSD Board meetings are not that exciting, but last night I attended a great meeting with Cesar, Brian, and three parents from Ochoa Elementary: Maria, Adriana and Marisa. The Board voted unanimously to defend barrio schools. Many of the barrio schools such as Ochoa, Pueblo, Carrillo, and Davis were afraid theyContinue reading “Message to the Three Sonoran’s: TUSD is doing something good”
Voces de Casa Maria 