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Lawmaker: Expand schools’ responsibilities against bullying

A Senate panel endorsed a bill Monday that would expand requirements for school districts when it comes to bullying, intimidation and other forms of harassment among students, including allowing policies...

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Bill would raise high school dropout age

PHOENIX (AP) a�� A state legislator wants to decrease the high school dropout rate by making sure students stay in school until they’re 18 years old. Rep. Daniel Patterson introduced...

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School tuition legislation could cost state up to $28.5M

The Senate on Jan. 19 approved a two-bill package that expands a program allowing a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions to groups that give scholarships to private school students. How...

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It’s high time for school finance redesign

Funding Arizona’s K-12 public schools is on the mind of every educator, most policymakers, and business leaders — those who count on a ready workforce. The Arizona Business & Education...

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Arizona reports gap in English learning compliance

A new review says many Arizona public schools don’t comply with requirements for instruction of students learning the English language, and the state’s top education...

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ASU to break ground on new west campus buildings

Arizona State University’s west side campus is expanding. The school has announced plans for a new residence hall and a dining facility on the campus at 51st Avenue and Thunderbird...

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Many undocumented students’ hopes riding on DREAM Act

For many undocumented students, the only realistic hope of becoming legal U.S. residents is Congress passing legislation dubbed the DREAM Act, short for Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors....

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UA students plead with regents not to hike tuition

Some University of Arizona students tried to make their case against a proposed tuition increase at the Tucson school. About 50 students attended a hearing Monday telling the Arizona Board...

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Immigration crackdown adds challenge for south Phoenix schools

[caption id="attachment_33802" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Dezi Meadows, left, and Christina Wright work with building blocks in Barnhizer’s kindergarten class. Barnhizer began the year with more than 30 students in her classroom....

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State regents looking to alter AIMS scholarships

The Arizona Board of Regents still are considering making changes to the state’s AIMS scholarship. But a revised proposal released late Wednesday would grandfather in this year’s high school juniors...

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