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Are Diane Douglas’ unexplained absences intentionally unconventional?
The race for superintendent of public instruction so far has been one guy stumping for himself. Democrat David Garcia’s Republican opponent, Diane Douglas, has yet to engage him in a debate. She hasn’t updated her website from her primary run nor has she done any media interviews.
University board to weigh contract extensions for presidents
The Arizona Board of Regents on Wednesday will consider extending the employment contracts of several top officials of the state university system.
Republican schools chiefs endorse Garcia over Douglas
Two former GOP schools chiefs are endorsing Democratic candidate David Garcia for superintendent of public instruction.
State Supreme Court gives green light to MCCCD at-large seats
Elections for two new at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board will take place, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled today.
Judge issues final judgment in school finance inflation case that could cost state billions
A trial court judge entered a final judgment today in a monumental school finance case, compelling the Legislature to reset inflation adjustments for public schools at a price tag of about $317 million for fiscal-year 2015.
AZ Supreme Court to consider future of community college district seats
The Arizona Supreme Court agreed today to hear an appeal to a ruling that struck down a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board.
Huppenthal changes position again, now favors Common Core standards
Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal says his newfound opposition to the Common Core educational guidelines has been misrepresented and he now thinks they are “sound standards.”
Risk of child hunger grew most in suburbs during recession
A new report points to the suburbs as the place in the state where the risk of child hunger grew the most during the recession.
Huppenthal joins the ‘barbarians,’ flip-flops on Common Core
Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal has joined the barbarians at the gate.
Huppenthal flip-flopped Tuesday on his position on Common Core, saying he “never” supported the learning standards. His new stance comes just two months after he spoke at an Arizona Capitol Times Morning Scoop forum on K-12 education issues, during which he implored education and business lea[...]
AZ school choice program expands, but many children aren’t accepted
Nearly doubling the number of students in a program that provides public money for private schools is a bittersweet accomplishment for nonprofits that worked to increase the enrollment.
Appeals court rules new Community College District seats unconstitutional
The Arizona Court of Appeals ruled today that a 2010 law adding two at-large seats to the Maricopa County Community College District governing board is unconstitutional, meaning the candidates for those seats will not be on the 2014 general election ballot.
State money spent on empowerment scholarships nearly doubles
There will be almost double the number of students from last year starting the new school year in a program that provides public money for private schools.
