Second Chances, Second Graduates | Tucson News

Twenty-one students walked across the stage this year as graduates of Tucson Preparatory School — a charter school built for those society often writes off: kids who’ve been homeless, expelled, or tangled in the justice system. Where traditional schools failed them, Tucson Prep offered a lifeline. Roberto Mendez, juggling family responsibilities, and Anthony Nuzzo, battling the mental toll of homelessness, found not just a classroom, but a community that didn’t push them out — it pulled them up. With an open-door policy and case managers ready to tackle ADHD, behavioral issues, or past expulsions, Tucson Prep proves that with the right support, even the most broken systems can become launchpads for success. They’re now diploma-holders — and the school’s doors remain open for the next generation ready to rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b266d03ddb3d01a9