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For example, increasing the number of kids who consistently come to school has long been a focus for Hohokam Middle School. But here, too, are steps that either have been taken - or should have been. The Native American Studies Department will create education forums for parents to better inform them of testing requirements, as well as come up with ways to increase student attendance. TUSD's latest plan addresses a shortcoming that has nagged the district for years by increasing training and cultural proficiency for teachers who work with American Indian students, a group that hasn't performed as well on standardized tests. While the goal is to increase academic performance in all of its schools, the new outline gives particular attention to schools that are on state or federal lists as needing intensive help. "The Tucson Unified School District has unveiled a plan to improve student achievement.
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