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Economy sending Ariz. teachers toward jobs abroad
Forced to search elsewhere for teaching jobs in the lackluster economy, and looking for some adventure and job stability, 1,200 North American teachers have been hired for Teach Away jobs this year.
Arizona a finalist for ‘Race to the Top’ school grant
Arizona was named among the finalists Tuesday in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, giving the state a chance to receive a share of $3.4 billion.
First Things First sues state over ballot language
The board of a voter-approved state program for early childhood development has sued lawmakers over the description of a ballot measure that aims to eliminate the program and sweep its money.
Arizona school districts struggle to keep superintendents
When Elizabeth Celania-Fagen signed on as the superintendent of Arizona's second-largest school district in 2008, she said she planned to raise her family in Tucson and serve at least five to 10 years.
Boulder resolution tackles AZ immigration law
The Boulder, Colo., City Council will discuss whether to accept a resolution from its Human Relations Commission that condemns Arizona for its new immigration law and continues a ban on non-essential city travel to the state.
Williams faces Clean Elections complaint from Kotterman supporter
Democrat Jason Williams is facing a complaint alleging that his campaign for state schools chief has committed a number of Clean Elections violations.
Ex-Florida Gov. Jeb Bush endorses Huppenthal
Sen. John Huppenthal, a Chandler Republican who is running for superintendent of public instruction, has picked up the endorsement of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose education policies were credited for improving the performance of that state's students.
Educators accuse state of short changing K-12
Education advocates say Arizona is failing to fully fund its K-12 system for the coming budget year in violation of the state Constitution.
District to join challenge to new immigration law
A Pima County school district voted Tuesday to join a Tucson police officer in his lawsuit that seeks to overturn Arizona's new immigration law.
Superintendents’ appraisals tough to get from many districts
Taxpayers cover the salaries of superintendents in Arizona’s public school districts, but in many cases it’s difficult to learn exactly what governing boards think of superintendents’ work, a Cronkite News Service review found.
High court to hear Arizona school case
The Supreme Court says it will consider ending a lawsuit that challenges Arizona's tax breaks for donations for private school scholarships.
Brewer, allies make final plea for Prop. 100
Surrounded by allies from her Yes on 100 coalition, Gov. Jan Brewer made a final plea for voters to approve Proposition 100 in the May 18 special election.
