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School districts oppose proposed cut in career-focused education
Key Points:Â Districts consider suing EVIT over funding cuts EVIT ties money to performance metrics and outcomes, citing audit Schools fear reduced funding from EVIT will harm Career and Technical […]
Arizona’s bioscience industry flourishing, but funding a concern
Key Points: Arizona’s bioscience industry gains momentum in education, funding State still faces uncertainty in federal funding and sustained state funding Leaders identify key policy changes as crucial for future […]
Spring cleaning: Arizona’s big 3 universities announce renovations
Key Points:Â All three Arizona public universities provided updates for projects across their campuses. ASU plans to spend $676 million on seven projects, UofA is spending $335 million on four […]
Federal education funds unfrozen, but community ‘buckles up’ for more cuts
Key Points:Â Frozen federal education funds to be distributed by Oct. 3Â Federal bill could cut $3.5 billion in Title I funding for 2026 School staff prepare for possible impact […]
Schools welcome new law that restricts cell phone use
Key Points: A new law requires school districts to create policies restricting the use of cell phones and social media The law provides flexibility on how schools can implement their […]
Arizona considers one-year law school program for criminal defense
Key Points:Â Arizona may become the only state with a one-year law school for criminal lawyers Proposal would convert law school programs to a one-year Master’s of Legal Studies course […]
Arizona expands educational opportunities in state prisons amid scrutiny
Key Points: Enrollment grows in Arizona prison education programs, completion dips Multi-agency collaborations target growth in postsecondary, vocational training One university shows promise in growing degree attainment The Arizona Department […]
Education department under fire for improper ESA purchases
Key Points: ESA program faces sharp backlash after spending on improper, luxury items Auditor General and ESA leadership start to consult on risk-based auditing Changes to department practices, jurisdiction of […]
Tom Horne urges Arizona Supreme Court to back English language teaching mandate
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne seeks legal authority to enforce English immersion Horne wants Arizona Supreme Court to uphold 2000 law requiring English instruction Horne also seeks to […]
Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state
Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty […]
Court finds Legislature failed to provide adequate public school maintenance funding
Key Points: Judge rules public school facilities funding scheme unconstitutional Ruling identifies disparities between districts based on bonding capacity Legislature found at fault, leadership plans to appeal ruling One school […]
Tolleson school district under fire for low test scores, financial dealings
Key Points: Republican lawmakers consider legislation to monitor school districts Audit planned into Tolleson Union High School District’s finances Superintendent Calles accused of enriching his consulting firm True Professionals Republican […]
