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Holladay Intermediate Magnet School
Holladay Intermediate Magnet School, nominated by A for Arizona, is an elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Tucson, Arizona
Governance Public District School
Grades Pre-Kindergarten, Elementary
Students 200
Locale Urban
Principal SHAKENYA HUMPHRIES
Demographics
Percentage of students*
20%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
20%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 25%
American Indian/Alaska Native 6%
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%
Hispanic or Latino 59%
White 5%
2+ Races —
Why Holladay Intermediate Magnet School was nominated
Holiday Fine Arts Magnet is reimagining where, when and how learning takes place by partnering with local churches and faith leaders in the community to address reading deficits with their learners. The majority of Holladay's Latino and African American youth attend church or places of worship so collaborative partnerships with churches and faith leaders gives families direct access to safe and support learning environments and relationships that children and families of color trust. This innovative collaboration creates new reading hubs in partnership with local church and faith leaders to better collectively tackle reading deficits through one-on-one and small group tutoring and reading intervention experiences ensuring learning happens both at school and at partner local churches and places of worship. Holladay's approach honors parents as "first" teachers, brings in the community, and creates wrap-around services and support for learners with the greatest academic needs as a result of COVID-19. This collaboration will create a collective circle of support focused on facilitating a shared commitment to academic success, bringing together school staff, families, learners, and faith communities as partners. The Holiday team has unskilled church volunteers on best reading approaches and how to monitor students' growth. Phase One includes reading hubs at five local churches with the intent of expanding to 15 other churches and places of worship of diverse denominations who have shown interest in participating, recognizing learners are all better if we work together. Holiday aims to facilitate a shared and inclusive commitment to academic success among learners, families, and local faith leaders.
Student experience design
Holladay is a school "Where the Arts Come Alive!" At Holladay, we emphasize the creative mindset, nurturing our students' artistry, academic excellence, and personal growth. As a magnet school, we offer all students access to a theme-based program that explores future careers in the arts within a diverse and equitable environment. Our classrooms are vibrant spaces where visual and performing arts are woven into daily lessons, and students participate in weekly art courses and daily after school visual and performing art activities. Our mission is to integrate visual and performing arts to such a degree that it fosters creativity, equity, cultural responsiveness, and innovation empowering every student to express their unique voice and thrive in a diverse world.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Anti-racist Practices |
3-4 years
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Family And Community Support Services |
5+ years
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Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles |
1-2 years
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Grading Policies Focus On Mastery |
5+ years
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Reallocation Of Resources For Students Most In Need |
5+ years
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All Practices
Adaptive Learning Software
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Agency And Self-directed Learning
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Time
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Educators Have Industry Experience
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Project-based Learning
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Goal Setting
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Address systemic inequities
Improve academic achievement
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.