Rest In Power Judy Burns

Judy Burns and a TUSD student at the April 26th meeting

School Board Member of Tucson Unified School District Judy Burns, died last night of a heart attack. Judy Burns understood the power of the youth and the fight for their Education. This is a big loss for those who knew Judy. Judy Burns was one of the few brave supporters fighting against the injustices in the school district.(TUSD)

Judy Burns voted against the Turnaround Model for Rincon High School and Palo Verde High School. Burns also advocated against turning the Ethnic Studies classes into electives. Burns was not afraid to step up and speak when she knew something was wrong. Her heart and mind were in the right place and she was equal when it came to letting others speak. Judy Burns was not afraid to raise her fist for revolution and for education.

As a member of UNIDOS I would like to thank Judy Burns for listening and standing up for what was right. She was so powerful and had so much strength. We will miss her and never forget. FIST UP FOR JUDY BURNS!

April 26, 2011 UNIDOS youth chain themselves to the board member seats in order to stop the vote to turn the Ethnic Studies classes into electives. The meeting was cancelled, no vote was made.

Mark Stegeman (Ex-President of Tucson Unifued School District and John Pedicone (Superintendent of Tucson Unified School District treat a white man differently. Judy Burns (on the left) wont stand for it.