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AG touts fraud trial victory as justice for victims
Attorney General Terry Goddard (Arizona Capitol Times file photo) The guilty verdicts today against two former top executives of the Baptist Foundation of Arizona are “a hard-earned victory for justice... […]
Schools chief race – Challengers make AIMS the issue
For the state’s schools chief, the reason voters need to return him to office is as simple as — and entwined with — the reason Arizona needs a high-stakes graduation... […]
UpClose with Steve Roman, political consultant
Initiative launched to prepare kids to succeed in school
Contractors group builds its own high school to train students
The real estate market may have slowed a bit, but contractors still need skilled workers to build houses. However, those workers are in short supply, says David Jones, president and... […]
Tax credits, voucher bills – Napolitano defends acceptance of school-choice measures
Governor Napolitano said she still opposes vouchers, but accepted several measures helping students afford private schools to gain legislative approval of additional spending for all-day kindergarten, teacher pay and other... […]
Commentary: Choice will help alleviate public school overcrowding
Matthew Ladner We can’t spend our way out of this problem. Total education funding now consumes more than 60 percent of Arizona’s general fund. But there is no pleasing some.... […]
65 Cent campaign stalls; could pick up again in 2008
After making a large splash last spring, a plan to mandate how schools spend their money failed to make it on the ballot this fall and appears stalled, at least... […]
Commentary: SB1205 reforms flawed K-12 formula
Transportation funding for ghost students limited
Online high school classes click with many – students can even take P.E.
For most high school students, physical education classes mean crowded locker rooms, group showers and a P.E. teacher barking out orders. For others, it’s as simple and solitary as flipping... […]
Education Enactments
The following is a list of education related bills passed by the 47th Legislature and signed by Governor Napolitano. CH 4 H 2064 FLORES; ENGLISH LEARNERS; FUNDING A nine-person English... […]
Land Department auction set – Proceeds from sales benefit Arizona public schools
The Arizona State Land Department will auction 327 acres zoned as part of a master-planned community at 10 a.m. Aug 8. The parcel, between the Loop 101 and Deer Valley... […]
Senator wants legislative candidates drug tested
Jack Harper Sen. Dean Martin, R-6, this year proposed that he, his fellow legislators and certain others be permitted to practice law without going to law school if they passed... […]
