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San Carlos Apache Tribe welcomes Federal Court ruling delaying trade of Oak Flat to Resolution Copper

San Carlos Apache Reservation, Ariz. —The San Carlos Apache Tribe welcomes Friday’s federal court ruling preventing the Trump Administration from trading sacred Oak Flat to Chinese-backed Resolution Copper Mining no sooner than 60 days after the government releases an environmental report expected to be published later this month.   The Trump …

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From sexual assault response to missing person protocols: How systems failed Emily Pike

Tribal sovereignty, communication breakdowns and jurisdictional issues under scrutiny after teen’s death By: Caitlin Sievers – May 16, 2025 Emily Pike’s mother found out that her 14-year-old daughter had been murdered when she saw photos of garbage bags containing human remains posted on social media.  Police didn’t call Stephanie Dosela; she called …

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Globe Mayor Al Gameros Speaks at United Fund Kick Off Breakfast. Photo by LCGross

Globe Mayor’s Report: April 2025

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Council heard an updated presentation from Community Development Director, Tony Manfredi. His staff consists of a Permit Technician, Building Inspector, Licensing Administrator, Code Compliance Officer, Plan Review Services, and a third-party staff Zoning Administrator. This department has become a vital part of our city as we continue …

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Miami Schools Lead with Innovation, Growth Mindset & Community in Student-Centered Learning Initiatives

By Dr. Richard Ramos Over the course of the 2024-25 school year, Miami Unified School District No. 40 launched five critical district-wide initiatives. With a primary focus on students, we recognize that children need to develop beyond test scores. To support each child’s academic progress, we put an emphasis on …

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Building Student Agency

By Richard K. Ramos, Ed.D., MUSD Superintendent   At Miami Unified School District (MUSD) No. 40, staff members are focused on moving from teacher-centered to student-centered learning environments. In a student-centered classroom, students take charge of their learning and actively participate in the educational process. Obviously, no one can take …

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