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Liberty is the ultimate social justice, thanks to Jefferson
Hats off to Rep. Paul Boyer, chair of the House Committee on Education, for his bold move to announce that he will not hear HB 2120 in his committee. Among other things, the bill would have banned the teaching of “social justice,” required the instruction of “accurate” history, and allowed the attorney general to investigate alleged classroom violations.
Arizona’s public education is not failing; students are making outstanding progress
As we begin a new year and a new legislative session, we brace for the same tired talking points deployed in order to denigrate Arizona’s education system, portraying our public schools as failing and deplorable. I can no longer let this false narrative go unchallenged. I will say this plainly – Arizona’s K-12 public education is not failing. In fact, Arizona is leading the nation.
Strengthening Arizona-Mexico relationships: Q&A with Patrick Welch
When hearing about the 108th Arizona Town Hall on Arizona/Mexico, Patrick Welch jumped at the chance to participate.
A critical year for school choice
The coming year will be a critical time for the school choice movement in Arizona and nationally.
Don’t let teachers become an endangered species
If legislators want to raise teacher morale, then respect our teachers as professionals. Stop forcing teachers to teach to the test by removing the single test score measure from teacher evaluations.
Beauty and wonder of Arizona, an important legacy
As we prepare for a massive change in Washington, D.C., it is a good time to consider and evaluate some priorities.
Workforce talent pipeline, education funding top Phoenix Chamber’s priorities
Gov. Doug Ducey and myriad pro-business lawmakers are our strong partners in increasing growth, strengthening competitiveness and continuing the success of Arizona’s business community.
Arizona goes all in on TechHire – building a pipeline of technology talent
Through the efforts of the state government and our coalition, Arizona is now prepared to continue its work using our own existing resources to ensure that we put disenfranchised youths ages 16 to 29 to work in technology.
Center created to enhance jobs and opportunity in Arizona
As we launch into this new year, Arizona community leaders have joined together to introduce the Arizona Center for Economic Progress.
Time to get serious—end the school funding crisis
Listening to Governor Doug Ducey describe his ideas to improve our schools, I thought of Ben Franklin’s wise words: Well-done is better than well-said.
A canyon, a cause – protecting an American icon
Everyone who has experienced the Grand Canyon knows of its power to profoundly change a person, and if we allow IT to be permanently changed by the further degradation that expanded mining would inevitably bring, we simply don’t deserve the endless fruits it bears.
Planned Parenthood funding should not be a political issue
Planned Parenthood stirs a lot of passion, passion that seems destined to erupt again when politicians gather in Washington, D.C., and here in Phoenix over coming weeks.
