Showing Identification Not Such A Bad Idea
Rep. Steve Gallardo is way off the mark in stating that the “Protect Arizona Now” initiative is misguided and divisive. The real misguided initiative is President Bush’s ridiculous “temporary guest... […]
Special Session Is Possible For Trust Land Proposal
Supporters of a plan to set aside some trust land as open space while moving to generate more money for schools want lawmakers to consider the issue during a special... […]
ACLU Seeks Removal Of Cameras From School
The Arizona Civil Liberties Union has asked local education officials to remove two face-recognition cameras from a Phoenix middle school. The cameras, installed in mid-December at Royal Palm Middle School,... […]
Lawmakers Serve On School Boards, Gain Insight Into Education Needs
Arizonans who play a dual role as state legislators and school board members get a first hand look at the needs of education, which gives them a better understanding of... […]
Education Legislation
Bills To Cover School Start Times, District Consolidation, Bullying
Education Accountability
Adele Russell, principal of Maryland Elementary School in the Washington School District, may have reason to feel anxious as the state of Arizona moves in to examine her school. After... […]
Commentary: Vocational Training Should Be Part Of Educational Mix
One of the primary goals of the Maricopa Skill Center is to help residents of Maricopa County and beyond, 16 years and older, achieve economic self-sufficiency. Continuing education at a... […]
Commentary: School District Consolidation
Move Can Lead To Administrative Bloat, Fewer Dollars For Classrooms
Flagstaff’s Basque La Cancha
On the historic Sanborne Fire Insurance maps of downtown Flagstaff, this imposing walled sandstone open court is listed as a ruin, nearly from the time it was built in 1926.... […]
Leaders Establish ‘Blueprint’ For Building 2005 Budget
The fiscal 2005 budget may not be the battleground many feared. The difference between spending proposals offered by Governor Napolitano and legislative leaders is not as great as it was... […]
Governor’s ’05 Budget Hits $7.2 Billion
Governor Napolitano is proposing that the state sell $128 million in state buildings on leaseback arrangements to make the fiscal 2005 payment of the Ladewig tax refund settlement. The proposal... […]
Arizona’s Legislative Compensation Is In Middle Of National Range
Compensation received by Arizona legislators ranks in the middle of the range among the states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Arizona legislators are paid an annual... […]