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Dueling ballot proposals compete to reform Arizona’s ESA program
Key Points:Â Competing ballot measures propose reforms to ESA program Disputes center on eligibility, oversight and program administration Parents, advocates clash as scrutiny, misspending concerns grow Dueling ballot measures from […]
Hail Mary: Striker amendments surface as session deadlines loom
Key Points: Strike-everything amendments replace the original language of a bill Striker amendments should be related to the bill topic, but not always, due to lawmakers running out of time […]
Bill aims to improve Arizona’s complaint process for students with disabilities
Key Points:Â Cuts to federal civil rights office limits oversight on disability discrimination State complaint system left to pick up slack, advocates move for stronger system Bill aims to increase […]
Teachers continue to leave the profession, salary remains major issue
Key Points: Teacher attrition declined, but vacancies, retention woes remain Educators cite pay, burnout, working conditions as reasons for leaving Study continues conversation on raising pay through Proposition 123 Teacher […]
State agency begins process to delete DEI language from English curriculum
Key Points: State board greenlights revisions to teaching, English language learner standards Department of Education to convene stakeholder committee to propose edits Board members urge transparency, preservation of values in […]
Questionable ESA spending soars as AG considers legal action against Horne
Key Points: ESA misspending referrals surge, totaling 20 times last year Attorney general considers litigation amid disputes over auditing practices Department of Education claims lack of prosecutorial support The Arizona […]
Parents left to fill the gap in ESA vendor vetting
Key Points:Â State fails to cross-check ESA vendors with disciplinary records Disciplined educators seem to still be listed as vendors Parents left responsible for vetting providers State law requires the […]
GOP leaders squabble over school district’s financial woes
Key Points: Treasurer rejects $3 million advance for school district, cites mismanagement State superintendent disagrees, claims district is entitled to funds under state law District asks for reconsideration, blames high […]
Federal education funds unfrozen, but community ‘buckles up’ for more cuts
Key Points:Â Frozen federal education funds to be distributed by Oct. 3Â Federal bill could cut $3.5 billion in Title I funding for 2026 School staff prepare for possible impact […]
Education department under fire for improper ESA purchases
Key Points: ESA program faces sharp backlash after spending on improper, luxury items Auditor General and ESA leadership start to consult on risk-based auditing Changes to department practices, jurisdiction of […]
Lawmaker directs auditor general, ADE to develop ESA audits
Key Points: Collaboration on ESA audits delayed despite legal requirements ESA director attributes long runway to strain on small staff Lawmakers push for prompt consultation on auditing, AI The Arizona […]
Arizona’s leaders must do what is necessary to restore our schools
We must acknowledge that there are Arizona schools where excellent teachers inspire students to perform at high achievement levels. The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) provides cutting-edge academic standards and […]
