Third through eighth graders from the Tucson area are spending four weeks of their summer in Sunnyside's summer mariachi program. Video by Yoohyun Jung

Sunnyside High School is one of the top 10 schools in the state to compete in a 'We the People' championship in January.

'We the People' teaches students about contemporary constitutional issues, history of democratic philosophy and the history of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.Β 

The championship competition will take place at Mesa Community College on Jan. 13, 2017.Β 

Sunnyside is the only Tucson area high school to compete in the state competition.Β 

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Education notes are compiled by Star reporter Yoohyun Jung. Contact Yoohyun at 573-4243 or yjung@tucson.com. On Twitter: @yoohyun_jung