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.
Read More »Poll shows Prop. 123 with slim majority 
On the eve of the special election, a poll shows Proposition 123 prevailing with a relatively modest victory.
Read More »Pros and cons of Proposition 123 
On both sides of the debate, Proposition 123 has been the rare issue that cuts across the political divide in Arizona.
Read More »Bill settling lawsuits between Douglas, Bd of Ed becomes law 
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.
Read More »Teacher of year uses White House visit to urge school support
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.
Read More »GCU offers cash to school districts if property tax cut passes 
Grand Canyon University’s president offered to offset any impact a massive tax break would have on two school districts.
Read More »Senators vote to set aside more than $100 million for charter school loan assistance
Republican lawmakers are moving to use state funds to help privately run charter schools borrow money at better interest rates.
Read More »Audit: 19 tribal schools in Arizona went uninspected for four years
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.
Read More »Arizona parents must wait to see if third-graders held back
Arizona parents won't know until summer if their third-graders will be held back next school year.
Read More »State universities slated to get $5M for little-known ‘freedom schools’ 
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.
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