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5 Myths About AZ529 Plans
As the Treasurer of Arizona and Administrator of the AZ529 Education Savings Plan, I help expand opportunities for all Arizona families to access higher education, whether it is for traditional […]
Anti-protest bill requires college presidents to enforce overnight encampment ban
Key Points: The bill would outlaw encampments on university and community college campuses Opponents fear the bill could violate First Amendment rights and lead to arbitrary enforcement The measure goes […]
College protestors could soon be ‘charged and punished’ for overnight encampments on campus
Key Points: Overnight college encampments could be banned under HB2880 The bill was created in response to antisemitic protests Some lawmakers argue the regulations are “unconstitutionally vague” State lawmakers are […]
ASU should adopt institutional neutrality
For the last several years, protests have rocked campuses across the nation, including our own. These demonstrations have provoked institutions of higher education and their constituents — students, faculty, administrators […]
ASU school with conservative backing touts broad civic education goals
When former Gov. Doug Ducey and the state Legislature directed Arizona State University to set up an academic department devoted to civic education almost a decade ago, Paul Carrese viewed […]
Antisemitic college protests provoke ‘encampment’ legislation from House
Over objections about infringing on First Amendment rights, a divided House has approved legislation that would outlaw “encampments” on college and university campuses. The 41-17 vote Monday came on legislation […]
Renewed call for American universities to recognize advanced coursework in high school
Let’s be clear. No student should have to incur crushing debt to obtain a higher education. The harsh reality in the United States, however, is that students graduate with debt […]
College-match savings program prevents, minimizes student debt
There is no easy cure for the college affordability and labor challenges facing our state. But Earn to Learn shows what’s possible when colleges and universities, philanthropic groups, private employers and – yes – students themselves all chip in.
Arizona has more work to do to fund public schools equitably
As students in Phoenix and across the country continue to reel from the effects of the Covid pandemic, there has been a lot of conversation about the importance of students receiving the education funding they need. By March 2021, the federal government had committed an unprecedented $190 billion in extra funds to public schools—but by most measures, students are still far behind their pre-pande[...]
Senate should confirm Su as labor secretary
As the local franchisee owners of hotels and a 7-11 in Arizona, we strongly urge the U.S. Senate to immediately confirm Julie Su – the daughter of franchisees – as the secretary of labor.
Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments
Thanks to President Joe Biden’s investments in American semiconductor manufacturing, we anticipate that we’ll be able to create up to 800 new jobs in our community over the next decade.
Dual enrollment opens the door to college
After three years of declining student achievement, increased absenteeism, and rising dropout rates, the Arizona Senate is considering a bill to address all those issues.
