The Matriarchal Role of the ‘Abuela’

The backbone of the family, her authority is the end all be all She is the abuela. “Abuela” also known as “nana” in Mexican culture, meaning “grandmother” in Spanish,  plays a vital role in the family and the family structure. They serve as the glue that holds the family together, especially among Latino families, according to…

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Rising stars of Pueblo High School

While Pueblo High School may carry a generalization of  being in a rough southern Tucson neighborhood, where graduation rates are low, student retention is tough and student participation is lacking- these seven students hope to rebut the reputation of their school with their very own success stories.  Here are the stories of seven seniors at Pueblo…

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Native Americans have lowest graduation rates; Sunnyside district tries to help

  Native American students have the lowest graduation rate in Arizona and nationally, according to data from the 2012-2013 school year, but one Tucson school district is trying to help change that trend.  About 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native students graduated from a four-year high school in 2012-13 in the United States, according to the National Center for…

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