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Outrage in Scottsdale – senator’s insult sparks recall campaign
Key Points: Sen. Carine Werner said she apologized for her disparaging remarks about a Scottsdale Unified School District employee The employee, Patti Bilbrey, said Werner never directly apologized for making […]
Parents left to fill the gap in ESA vendor vetting
Key Points:Â State fails to cross-check ESA vendors with disciplinary records Disciplined educators seem to still be listed as vendors Parents left responsible for vetting providers State law requires the […]
New law prohibits overnight protests and encampments on Arizona campuses
Key Points: New law bans overnight encampments on campus Law was introduced in response to pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests last year State university officials say current campus use policies align […]
Tolleson schools face lawmaker investigation, recall vote
Key Points: Recall group targets Tolleson Union School District leadership Voters frustrated with board’s financial decisions and transparency Rep. Matt Gress hit with $26K bill to investigate district’s financial records […]
‘Premature graduation’ of students with disabilities challenged by parents, educators
Key Points: Parents say ‘premature graduation’ denies students with disabilities vital services State insists number of credits governs graduation and associated funding Advocates, board members push for flexibility and guidance […]
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 […]
