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Tucson students gain attention at rowdy board meeting, but was protest effective?

Gary Grado//May 5, 2011//

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Tucson students gain attention at rowdy board meeting, but was protest effective?

Tucson students gain attention at rowdy board meeting, but was protest effective?

Gary Grado//May 5, 2011//

Protest signs, vigils, marching and chanting in unison have been a hallmark in the debate over the Mexican American Studies program of Tucson Unified School District. And when nine high...

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Tags: Steve Gallardo, Dolores Huerta, Tucson Arizona, Chicana/o Studies, National Education Association, Tucson Unified School District, John Huppenthal, Tom Horne

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