School officials are warning lawmakers that if they don’t take a deal to settle the inflation adjustment lawsuit – and soon – taxpayers could be on the hook for another $1.3 billion.
Read More »ASU, other campuses stock up on military rifles under federal program
Police departments at Arizona State University and community colleges in Tucson and Yuma have acquired 79 fully automatic M-16 assault rifles and nine older M-14 rifles under a Department of Defense program that distributes surplus weapons to local agencies throughout the country.
Read More »Lawmaker: High school students should pass citizenship test before graduating
Arizona high schoolers who can’t name at least one branch of government, define the United States as a capitalist country or at least know Phoenix is the state capitol could find themselves denied a diploma.
Read More »Shift in charter school movement triggers Moody’s warning 
The two-decade old charter school movement is heading in a new direction as a bond-rating firm warns that it could spell long-term financial trouble for a Phoenix district.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »Republican schools chiefs endorse Garcia over Douglas 
Two former GOP schools chiefs are endorsing Democratic candidate David Garcia for superintendent of public instruction.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
Read More »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.
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