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Proposed school funding change flunks test
A House panel overwhelmingly rejected changing to how student counts are determined for public school funding, saying daily attendance averages wouldn't properly reflect how many students are enrolled in school.
Senate panel endorses ‘sexting’ bill
An Arizona Senate panel on Feb. 3 endorsed a bill that prosecutors hope would make young people think twice before sending nude pictures of themselves to their friends or significant others.
Bill makes concealed-weapons permits optional
A House panel has approved legislation that would allow Arizonans to carry concealed firearms without a permit.
Unanimous vote moves ELL opt-out bill through committee
A House committee has given its approval to a bill that would allow some schools to opt out of the state's structured program for teaching students English, which was instituted in order to comply with a federal lawsuit.
Districts weigh options following election struggles
As if the budget situation for the Phoenix Union High School District was not bad enough, voters have handed the district another challenge - how to manage with an upcoming shortfall that could top $10 million.
Water-study program offers students two ways to learn
Arizona elementary school students are taught about the history and importance of water conservation, but for most students, instruction on the subject typically slows once they enter middle school.
No more Pappas schools, but the mission continues
The Thomas J. Pappas schools in Phoenix and Tempe had one mission: educate homeless students. That mission collapsed, however, under the weight of large budget deficits. The schools, run by Maricopa County Regional School District, were closed in 2008.
Transportation one of many obstacles for homeless students
Tasha Sarmiento looked out the window of the Vista Colina family shelter as she waited for a school bus to bring her three children home.
Sinema calls again for ‘medically accurate’ sex education in schools
State standards telling schools to emphasize abstinence when offering sex education are insufficient to protect teens from pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease, a state lawmaker says.
JLBC options include shifting burden to property owners
Legislative budget analysts gave lawmakers a list of options they can use to erase billions of dollars of red ink this year. The solutions range from the elimination of some government services to sharply increasing property taxes.
Munger thumbs nose at feds, Brewer in budget proposal
Republican gubernatorial candidate John Munger has floated a budget plan he said would solve Arizona's deficit without raising taxes, but it included some dubious proposals.
Teachers union to launch challenge to budget law anew
The Arizona Education Association is starting over in challenging budget legislation affecting public school employees.
