Important School Topics:
A New Age in Education: The Microschool
By April Simmons, Lead Sage and Founder, A Mind of Magic and Reason Families are increasingly looking for learning environments that feel engaging, personal, and
2026 Back-to-School Events and Giveaways (Tucson Area)
Getting ready for a new school year can be a busy time for families. To help your students start the year with confidence, several organizations
Building a Literacy-Rich Home: Simple Daily Habits
Raising strong readers doesn’t mean carving out hours every day with a stack of books. In fact, building a literacy-rich home is more about the
4 Ways to Support Your Child’s Success This School Year
Finding Ways to Support Your Child’s Success The school year is officially underway, and we know that every parent wants to see their child thrive.
Getting Involved: How Parents Can Be Part of the School Community
Ways Parents Can Get Involved at Their Child’s School With the school year just underway – now is the time to start thinking about getting
What Makes TUSD Magnet Schools Special? A Parent’s Guide to Learning with Purpose
By: Erin Collins-Kelly, M.Ed., TUSD Magnet Program Manager Choosing the right school for your child can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Luckily, Tucson
Project Based Learning (PBL): Why Project-Based Learning Might Be the Best Choice for Your Child
By: Erin Collins-Kelly, M.Ed., TUSD Magnet Program Manager As a parent, you want the very best for your child—not just in school, but in life.
From Summer Days to School Routines: What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Feel Ready
Supporting Back-to-School Transitions The transition from summer to school can feel like a big shift—for both kids and parents. As the new year approaches, many
Alternative Educational Options
Alternative Educational Options in Pima County If you’re a parent exploring new ways to support your child’s learning outside of traditional public schools, you’re in
Free Summer Meals
Free Summer Meals in Pima County When school is out for the summer, finding free meals for children can be a big concern for families.
Supporting Social & Emotional Growth
Supporting Social & Emotional Growth Supporting Social & Emotional Growth—a key part of your child’s development. As parents, we all want to give our kids
Charter School Fee Waivers
By Scott Evans, Community Investment Corporation Charter schools in Arizona are required to provide fee waivers for families facing economic hardship, ensuring that no student
Lunch & Learn Recap: Navigating Special Education: Tools and Tips for Parents
Empowering Education: Insights from Our Recent Lunch and Learn MySchoolsTucson, in collaboration with the Autism Society of Southern Arizona and Parent Support Arizona, recently hosted
The Ultimate Realtor Toolkit: Lighthouse 5.0 and MySchoolsTucson
While we’re getting ready to drop Lighthouse 5.0, we wanted to share a new tool for realtors to add to their tool-kit. Enhance your value
Assessing Your Child’s School Performance: What You Need to Know
Recent research shows that the vast majority of K-12 parents believe their child is performing at grade level, when (in actuality) they are not. In
Tips to Prevent Summer Learning Loss for Children
By Scott Evans, Community Investment Corporation Summer is upon us! While our kids dream of lazy summer days filled with splash pads, friends and freedom
Transforming Communities: Inside Tucson’s Restart SMART Schools
By: Rae Joseph, Research and Policy Specialist The community school strategy aims to enhance student learning by transforming both the community and school environment to
Empowering Families: A Discussion on Informed School Selection
Check out this insightful open discussion dedicated to strategies communities can take to help families navigate the diverse educational landscape. This session, centered on families
Navigating the Back-to-School Transition: ADHD Accommodations for a Successful Home Environment
By Nicole Moore, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Semi-fall has arrived in southern Arizona. This is the time of year when the monsoons are winding
The 8 questions every parent should ask at parent-teacher conferences
What to Ask at Parent Teacher Conferences Can you believe it is already almost time for parent-teacher conferences? Parent-teacher nights are coming up soon. This
Events and Important Info:
Arizona Tax Credit Deadline
The deadline to make a tax-credit donation to a public or private school and claim on your 2022 Arizona income tax return is April 18,
Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Reminder
ALL ARIZONA K-12 children are eligible for the Universal ESA! Read more here on the updated eligibility: https://www.azed.gov/esa/ The Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program offered