Pima County School Superintendent's Office

10/09/2026

The Dose with Dustin
📅 10.9.26

10/08/2026

Vote 2026! Your Voice Matters!

On November 3, Pima County voters will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our schools by electing governing board members who will serve our students, educators, and school communities.

This year, 19 candidates across five Pima County K–12 school districts are running in contested governing board elections.

Early voting is underway! Take time to get informed, learn about the candidates, and make your voice heard.

Meet the candidates and learn more here: https://www.schools.pima.gov/elections/2026-governing-board-candidate-statements

Dustin Williams
Pima County Recorder's Office

10/06/2026

The Dose with Dustin
📅 10.6.26

10/05/2026

Professional Learning Opportunity for Southern Arizona Educators & Administrators

We’re pleased to share an upcoming opportunity from our community partner, the Center for Jewish Resilience, a program of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona.

The Southwest Institute: Protecting Students and Strengthening Schools returns on Sunday, Nov. 1, bringing together leading experts to help K–12 educators and administrators better understand and address contemporary antisemitism in schools while gaining tools that can also help schools respond to other forms of discrimination.

Participants will leave with practical resources to support students and help create safer, more inclusive school communities.

Participation includes:
• Complimentary registration
• Professional development hours and certificate
• $100 honorarium for eligible educators
• Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• School grants of up to $2,500 for qualifying educator/administrator cohorts

We encourage educators and school leaders throughout Pima County to learn more and consider taking advantage of this professional learning opportunity!

🔗 Register: https://jparizona.ticketspice.com/cjr-sw-institute-26-day-program

🔗 Learn about the Inclusive Schools Professional Development Grant: https://jparizona.org/school-grant

Dustin Williams

10/02/2026

Play Ball! Just over a week away!

The Arizona Fall League is coming to Tucson! 🌵 Catch some of baseball’s top prospects at Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10.

⚾ Doubleheader! Games at 12:30 & 3:30 p.m.
🎟️ BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE with code TUCSONED26
🧢 Kids 10 & under are FREE!

Tickets: https://brushfire.com/arizonafallleague/2026-regular-season/637522/tickets

Grab the family and come enjoy a great day of baseball! ⚾

Dustin Williams
Tucson Values Teachers
Pima County
Mosaic Quarter
Pima Play
MLB

10/01/2026

Celebrating Our Leaders: October is National Principals Month!

To our incredible LEADNow! principals, past and present, and all school leaders across Pima County:

Every day, you step up to shape the future of our schools and empower our students. On behalf of the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office, thank you for your unwavering dedication, vision, and heart. You don't just lead schools; you build communities where everyone can thrive!

How you can help us celebrate this month:

⌨ Comment below with a shout-out to a special principal in your life!
✉️ Send a quick note of thanks to a principal who made a difference in your life.
💬 Share a story or shout-out on social media using
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Dustin Williams

09/30/2026

What an incredible Saturday of connection, collaboration, and learning! 💡

More than 100 parents and educators came together for the Regional Gifted Parent-Teacher Institute, hosted by our GiftED program in partnership with the Southern Arizona Gifted Network.

Throughout the morning, participants shared ideas, made new connections, laughed together, and gained practical strategies to better understand, challenge, and support gifted learners ... both at school and at home.

A huge shoutout to GiftED Program Director Marianne Landrith for bringing this meaningful event to life, and to our incredible nationally recognized thought leaders, Dr. Brian Housand and Dr. Alicia Schroeder-Schock, for sharing their expertise, energy, and inspiration with our community.

We love seeing parents and educators give up a Saturday morning because they are passionate about helping students thrive. More than 100 people in one room, all focused on supporting gifted learners - now that’s something worth celebrating! 👏✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the 2026 Regional Gifted Parent-Teacher Institute such a success!

Dustin Williams
Southern Arizona Gifted Network
Arizona Association for Gifted & Talented
National Association for Gifted Children

09/29/2026

Informational Webinar on Prop 320 - What You Need To Know

Dustin Williams
Arizona School Boards Association

Proposition 320 will be on Arizona’s ballot this November. What could it mean for school districts?

That’s the conversation we’re having Oct. 5. ASBA is bringing together education leaders to discuss the proposed 60% direct instructional spending requirement, how affected districts would move toward compliance and potential implications for school budgets and operations.
Parents, educators, governing board members, administrators, education organizations and community partners are invited to join us.

Proposition 320 Webinar: What Arizona’s Education Community Needs to Know

📅 Oct. 5
⏰ 5:30–6:30 p.m.
There’s still time to register and come prepared with your questions.

Register here: https://ow.ly/hjJF50ZRwC6

09/26/2026

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A nationwide nonprofit is funding a new bike program for kindergartners at Rivera Elementary.