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The Future of Career and Technical Education in Arizona
Join us for a discussion on the evolution of Career and Technical Education in Arizona. We’ll cover the changes in CTE over the years, where we are now, and most importantly what the future looks like including the types of training offered and how they are determined.
A conversation with Arizona’s public university presidents
Join this wide-ranging conversation with University of Arizona president Dr. Robert Robbins, Northern Arizona University president José Luis Cruz Rivera and Arizona State University president Michael Crow. Topics include college attainment, the role of research at our public university and the new economy and prosperity for Arizonans.
Groundwater: What it is and why more needs to be done
In this Morning Scoop, we’ll explore Colorado River water and how itwill be dispersed among various states, and what it means for Arizona. We will also discuss short-term and long-term solutions to the water shortage crisis that are being considered.
Post-Covid chronic absenteeism in schools
Chronic absenteeism has spiked 57% between 2022 and 2019 and is showing no signs of slowing down. Helios Education Foundation co-authored a recent study on the causes and impacts for this critical post-Covid issue. Our panel will describe what is happening in our educational system and offer solutions to curb this trend.
The Benefits of Medicaid Managed Care for Arizonans with Disabilities
Learn more about Arizona for Better Medicaid and their efforts to support a fully integrated Medicaid Managed Care option for Arizonans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hear the latest research on how an integrated option could benefit families and how programs have worked in other states.
National Apprenticeship Week
Our country’s infrastructure is dependent on the construction industry not only for development but for future economic growth. Apprenticeships in the construction field offer gold-standard training that can include college credits and wages while learning a trade in a highly skilled field. We’ll discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship and a career in the construction industry.
A new approach to supporting and educating foster youth
EVIT has pioneered new educational opportunities for foster care youth that allows them to take a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at EVIT while they finish their GED. As part of the most recent state budget, EVIT will be expanding the program to include building a residential center at its Main Campus for foster youth. We will look at this groundbreaking plan for providing a safe plac[...]
Voting Informed • 2022 General Election
Hear what the counties are doing to prepare for a safe and secure election, learn about the candidates and the issues on the ballot, how to get your ballot, and insights from a new poll commissioned by Clean Elections where Arizona voters rank what issues are important to them.
Future of Electric Vehicles in Arizona
The Infrastructure Act allocated millions of dollars to support Electric Vehicles in Arizona, namely a wide expansion of charging stations on Arizona’s interstates and elsewhere. In this Morning Scoop we’ll discuss what Arizonans can expect in the next few years and what some of the challenges are that state lawmakers and agencies still need to work through to make broad access to charging sta[...]
Are elections fair in Arizona?
Arizona’s Right to Know Act passed overwhelmingly at the polls in November, but many say it infringes on the First Amendment rights of nonprofits and their supporters. Our panel will discuss the law’s effect on free speech and the efforts to strike it down in the courts.
What’s next for abortion access in Arizona?
The United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade leaving state governments to determine the laws regarding abortion. Uncertainty surrounds Arizona abortion laws causing confusion and a lack of available services. What does this mean for the future of women in Arizona?
Water Issues in Arizona
This is a follow-up to our May Morning Scoop about Water issues in Arizona. In this session we will explore what has changed in the past few months, the current outlook and then dive into some solutions that are being examined.
