"Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can recover from mental disorders and live full and productive lives."
"A time to educate friends, family, and patients about asthma and promote awareness about how this serious, sometimes life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease can be controlled.
During Asthma Awareness Month, EPA provides ready-to-use tools and resources for use promoting asthma awareness in your community."
Check out some resources at .
May is ALS Awareness Month
"ALS is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. There is no cure for ALS, but there is hope.
Each May, our community comes together to raise awareness of the disease, share stories from people living with ALS, show our support for caregivers, families, and care workers, and shine a spotlight on those who dedicate their lives to finding a cure."
Learn something new about this disease at the .
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
"A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island)."
"Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month helps to strengthen our communities and promote a sense of belonging, shared civic life, and deeper understanding of cultural heritage. ."
About Us
Welcome to the Inclusiveness webpage for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness (EDI) Department. The content of this webpage is intended to support TUSD Vision: Inspiring a diverse community to connect, learn, innovate, and lead a better world.
TUSD’s EDI Department is committed to being allies in creating a positive, nurturing, and inclusive school culture and environment that leads to conditions in which every student can thrive.
Within our beautiful and diverse community there are many representations, intersections, and lived experiences, our team fully acknowledges will not be able to give voice to all. We hope you find the information and resources provided informative and educational.
Kinasha Brown, Ed.D
Assistant Superintendent of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusiveness (EDI)
Welcome to our new department website. We strive to be more clear and up-to-date to better serve the 含羞草研究所 Unified community. Please be patient as we add content and develop this experience over time.
We serve our students and families to the highest potential, ensuring the learning, development, and academic success for every student through inclusion of all regardless of race, gender, sexuality, or learning style, and actively diminishing manifestations of discrimination and prejudice.
Inclusiveness is being committed to allyship in creating a positive, nurturing, and engaging school culture and environment that leads to conditions in which every student can thrive. Within our beautiful and diverse community there are many representations, intersections, and lived experiences. Inclusiveness is striving to raise up all voices to be heard equally in the literal and figurative sense.
TUSD Non-Discrimination policy
含羞草研究所 Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin, as well as retaliation for opposition to such discrimination. The Board believes in fostering a safe educational environment in which every student has equal access to all school programs and activities.
Access all of TUSD's non-discrimination commitments .
Check in here to look ahead at upcoming events, or review highlights from EDI related events.
The public has heard us, and has spoken. The unprecedented outpouring of support at the was a clear message of support for EDI work in TUSD.
We are hosting a very special, very limited in-person seating (about 60) State of EDI Address in person on Monday, April 29, 2024 • 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Doubletree Hotel Reid Park • 445 S. Alvernon Way. Those wishing to join virtually can tune in at the same time!
Did you know?
The Family Resource Center hosts regular classes and events. Check out their !
Visit this section to celebrate occasions of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
"A rather broad term, Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia and Easter Island)."
"Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month helps to strengthen our communities and promote a sense of belonging, shared civic life, and deeper understanding of cultural heritage. ."
Knowledge and awareness are protective factors that we can practice at any time. Stop in to encounter something new and support all students in safe learning environments.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
"Mental Health Month raises awareness of trauma and the impact it can have on the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives, and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. Mental health is essential for a person's overall health. Prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can recover from mental disorders and live full and productive lives." Get more information at .
Connect with other mental health resources by:
watching the recording of the webinar from May 3, 2023.
For some insights about the experience and struggles of providing quality cousnseling services, check out :
Explore the impacts women have made throughout history and today.
Humans are amazing beings. Despite all that unites us, it's our individual uniquenesses that fuel excellence. Tap into new perspectives here.
Neurodivergent people bring new perspectives and strengths to any team, including a classroom. However, the world is created for neurotypicals. Check out tips for childrena dn adults alike in where Chris Porter shares strategies for living with ADHD with Dr. Tim.
May is Asthma Awareness Month
"A time to educate friends, family, and patients about asthma and promote awareness about how this serious, sometimes life-threatening, chronic respiratory disease can be controlled.
During Asthma Awareness Month, EPA provides ready-to-use tools and resources for use promoting asthma awareness in your community."
Check out some resources at .
May is ALS Awareness Month
"ALS is a progressive disease in which a person’s brain loses connection with the muscles, slowly taking away their ability to walk, talk, eat, and eventually breathe. There is no cure for ALS, but there is hope.
Each May, our community comes together to raise awareness of the disease, share stories from people living with ALS, show our support for caregivers, families, and care workers, and shine a spotlight on those who dedicate their lives to finding a cure."
Learn something new about this disease at the .
Science is rooted in observations of nature. Connect with your surroundings with curiosity and a questioning mind! Let the information here help you brainstorm some new ideas to explore.
Looking for science for students in the summer?
The University of Arizona offers a to keep you engaged until next school year.
Pima Community College offers classes through their (not all classes will run this summer).
PAID SUMMER PD OPPORTUNITY FOR TEACHERS:
UA's Center for Recruitment and Retention of Math Teachers (CRR) is offering the free of charge to AZ teachers, with a payment to participants.
The goal is Improving Mathematical Problem solving, Agency, & student-Centered instruction for K-8 Teachers and Students.
The focus is on developing teacher confidence and capability with K-9 mathematics, while also supporting opportunities for teacher leadership.
***Teachers from Arizona districts and schools are invited to apply at no cost.
For more information, join any of the following IMPACTS Summer Institute Information Sessions for teachers and school leadership at :
4/30 (6 pm)
5/1 (4:30 pm)
5/2 (4 pm)
5/9 (4 pm)
5/13 (5 pm)
5/16 (5:30 pm)
If you have further questions, please contact Melissa Hosten ([email protected]) for grades K-5 or Rodrigo Gutiérrez ([email protected]) for grades 6-9.
TUSD is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination with regard to gender identity. Engage with LGBTQ+ history, events, and resources here.
Start with some basics of supporting queer students and allies.
TUSD Name / Gender change form (fill, print, and submit to school office manager to update visible information in Synergy)
Get up to date on conversations happening in TUSD.
Check out the advocacy and passion around 含羞草研究所 High Magnet School's "School is a Drag Show" in the Call to the Public during the first 2 hours of the April 25, 2023 TUSD School Board Meeting:
See highlights from the show in the news report:
Then, step into advocacy!
to learn about pronouns, gender identity and how to create more affirming spaces, held at 12:00pm on the second Wednesday of every month.