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Lingering effects of Covid on Education in Arizona
We’ll review their recently released findings and how the insights might inform policy and decision-making as the state works to facilitate a multi-year recovery from the large and widespread impacts of the pandemic.
What do Arizona voters want?
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.
Water shortage causes and solutions
With Lake Mead and Lake Powell at historically low levels, there is ongoing cause for concern towards short-term and long-term implications. In this Morning Scoop we will dive into the status of our current water shortage crisis and then discuss some of the solutions that are being considered.
Funding for Education – Perspectives from Superindents
The courts and legislature have been weighing in on education funding, this Morning Scoop will hear from directly from educators from across Arizona and discuss what the challenges and opportunities they are seeing as well as thoughts on future educational funding.
Postpartum Care
Postpartum care is a critical issue in many Arizona households. A 2020 study released by the Arizona Department of Health Services outlined steps to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortality. Currently there is a bill at the legislature that would extend Medicaid coverage for up to 1-year postpartum for new mothers that don’t currently qualify for coverage.
The Role of Civics Education
In June 2019, the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) approved a new policy to address general education requirements at Arizona’s public universities. This policy requires ABOR’s to revise/develop general education curricula that encompass a range of core skills and knowledge areas, including American Institutions and United States social and economic history. We’ll discuss the new policy and h[...]
Panel of women in public policy discusses sexual harassment at Capitol
Though the panelists denounced sexual harassment and agreed that it was encouraging to see so many women speak out against their aggressors, former Gov. Jan Brewer said that sexual harassment has been going on for years, but the issue has never been on the forefront as it is now.
State spurns responsibility to pay for urgent transportation needs, experts say
Experts warn that the future of transportation is changing fast, and Arizona must come up with a 21st century plan to fund the massive infrastructure needs the state is facing.
Higher education officials press for more business engagement
University officials today pressed the business community and the state for more engagement in creating a robust college education system, even as they acknowledged that schools are adapting to technology-driven changes in higher education.
Mayes, Dranias clash during debate on renewable energy
To hear Kris Mayes explain it, the super-heated debate over the use of solar energy and other renewable resources to help power the state has simmered down.
Education funding battle heats up
Lawmakers and representatives from the education community clashed over funding for Arizona's public education during a forum Oct. 20 at a downtown restaurant. Rep. Rich Crandall, a Mesa Republican, said he was taking the position as a "realist" and warned that cuts to education are inevitable next year given the size of the state's budget deficit.
