On May 28, 2010, WCCO-TV broadcast a story on TiZA discussing past controversies; however, more importantly, emphasizing the fact that TiZA has some of the best test scores in the country.

Below are a few highlighted quotes from the WCCO-TV story:

“One thing that hasn't gotten a lot of publicity is the schools remarkable test scores. Eighty percent of the schools' students speak English as a second language and 85 percent qualify for free and reduced lunches, yet the school consistently ranks high in math and reading test scores.”

“In 2009, nearly 80 percent of TIZA students were proficient in state math tests and 70 percent were proficient in reading.”

“TIZA even received a $375,000 federal grant to allow other schools teachers to come in and see what their school is doing right.”

“The school is also strict. Children must pay attention in class and walk in single file in the halls. Children who are struggling get one-on-one. Individual goals are set for each child.”

“TIZA has a waiting list of 1,200 and many children ride the bus more than an hour to get to the school.”

Click the link below to the entire WCCO-TV story.  Link may expire.
 http://wcco.com/local/tiza.school.controversy.2.1720895.html