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Despite continuing concerns, board approves Prop. 123 payment to schools
The state Investment Board voted unanimously Tuesday to distribute more than $190 million to schools by Thursday in the first payment for Proposition 123 despite continued arguments by state Treasurer Jeff DeWit that the funding -- and even the election that approved it -- is illegal.
An angry crowd and a tweet break school funding logjam
In March 2015, just as the Legislature was approving last year’s budget, several West Valley lawmakers walked into a Peoria Unified School District meeting and faced a very hostile crowd.
Arizona teacher survey: Use Prop 123 to raise salaries
Some Arizona teachers want Proposition 123 money to be used to increase teacher pay, but the state’s two major teacher associations disagree over how the money should be spent.
Legislature faces new lawsuit over money for school construction
Just as one lawsuit on education funding is being settled, state lawmakers face a new one, this one over what challengers say is their failure to build and maintain public schools.
Advocates demand $1.2 billion more for education
Calling the money from Proposition 123 a nice start, education advocates are now demanding lawmakers restore the other $1.2 billion they say has been cut from K-12 funding since 2009.
Goldwater Institute pushes to modernize ESA payment system
Goldwater Institute, the architect of a program that uses state money for students to attend private school, now wants to bring it into the age of cell phone apps.
New law bans schools from seeking personal information without consent
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
