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Responding to concerns of unnecessary intrusion, Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation Wednesday to preclude students from being asked certain questions on assessments without first getting parental consent.

On the eve of the special election, a poll shows Proposition 123 prevailing with a relatively modest victory.

On both sides of the debate, Proposition 123 has been the rare issue that cuts across the political divide in Arizona.

Gov. Doug Ducey signed the so-called “divorce bill” today, putting into clear language the separate powers and responsibilities of the Board of Education and state schools chief.

Arizona Teacher of the Year Christine Marsh said education in the state is “under attack,” echoing President Barack Obama’s call May 3 for more funding for education during a White House ceremony to honor teachers.

Grand Canyon University’s president offered to offset any impact a massive tax break would have on two school districts.

Republican lawmakers are moving to use state funds to help privately run charter schools borrow money at better interest rates.

At least 19 tribal schools in Arizona went four years or more without the inspections that are supposed to be performed every year by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, according to a recent Government Accountability Office audit.

Arizona parents won't know until summer if their third-graders will be held back next school year.

One of the few reprieves the universities are getting is a $5 million addition specifically earmarked for “economic freedom schools.” However, many lawmakers have no idea what an “economic freedom school” or center is.