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Arizona Schools Rename for Healing | Mesa News
Arizona schools and universities are sparking national debate by renaming buildings and campuses once honoring Cesar Chavez, amid new allegations of misconduct. Roosevelt Elementary voted unanimously to change its name to Rio Vista, citing community feedback and the need to address harm, even as supporters defend Chavez’s legacy. Phoenix Union High School renamed its school to Champions Circle and shifted the holiday to Farmworkers Appreciation Day, cutting costs from $2 million to $700,000. The University of Arizona and Arizona State University also stripped Chavez’s name from buildings and…
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