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School advocates fear losing counselors as funding set to expire
Hamilton High School in Chandler brought on extra counselors and social workers when the school, along with other schools across the country, received federal funding during the pandemic, but that some of that money is set to expire this year.
House bill would seek public’s vote on whether to split school districts
Arizona lawmakers are moving to require a public vote in the state's largest school districts to determine whether they should be split up.
East Valley youth seeking mental health support
Young people in the East Valley ignited a school campaign for mental health awareness this spring. Now, they want a seat on the school board to reduce the risks of suicide.
Confusion abounds over Ducey’s public-school performance pay plan
Gov. Doug Ducey’s signature results-based funding plan for excelling schools still has districts questioning when they will receive money and how exactly it must be spent.
Recruiting public school teachers in Arizona a tough sell
Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy released a report in May showing more teachers are leaving the field or retiring early, citing low pay, increased workload, lack of support from administration and a lack of passion for the profession.
‘Invisible space’ may block funding for new schools
Gov. Doug Ducey is looking to maintain the status quo in the in the face of a proposed policy change in the budget that would make it far more difficult for overcrowded school districts to get state funding to expand.
Immigration law may have cut school attendance
At least one school official suspects the state's immigration law is contributing to reduced enrollment in Phoenix-area classrooms.
