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Arizona schools rank low in administrative costs, high in support costs
Gov. Doug Ducey’s initiative to get more money into classrooms is going to meet resistance from educators. They don’t necessarily agree that more money directed to teachers and school supplies equates to better academic performance.
You say ‘and,’ I say ‘or’ – Billions in school funding could hinge on two words
In his State of the State address, Gov. Doug Ducey pleaded with lawmakers to settle with schools and resolve the K-12 inflation funding lawsuit, whose outcome could plunge Arizona’s budget deeper into a fiscal abyss.
Fast-tracked Civics Test bill reaches Gov. Ducey’s desk
The Arizona Legislature approved the first bill of the legislative session today, sending to Gov. Doug Ducey a measure that would require high school students to pass a civics test in order to graduate.
Auditor: Education money doesn’t go into a black hole
When Ducey’s “Classrooms First Initiative” 11-member council starts “scrubbing” the funding formulas to find new ways to get more money into the classrooms, the first thing it will find is that Arizona’s percentage of total spending on building and campus operations, food service, counselors, nurses, librarians and other support services is way above the national average.
Legislature to debate high school civics test today
The Arizona Legislature is set to consider legislation creating a new high school civics test that is a priority for Gov. Doug Ducey.
School advocates: It could work
Rebecca Gau, executive director of the education advocacy group Stand for Children, said she believes Ducey’s proposal to open up unused school facilities could benefit both district and charter schools, though she said a lot will depend on the details.
Not all gov’t. expansion is created equal
In his first state of the state address, Ducey announced plans big and small to make Arizona the best place in America to work and to do business. The details of how he will achieve that goal will likely be included in his budget, which he will unveil this Friday.
Ducey proposes K-12 changes, regulator reduction, hiring freeze in State of the State
In his first State of the State address, newly inaugurated Gov. Doug Ducey urged lawmakers to “think big,” starting with the economy and Arizona’s K-12 education system.
Legislature to fast-track civics test legislation
The Arizona House of Representatives is fast-tracking a bill to create a new high-stakes civics test that high school students would be required to pass before they could graduate.
Business leaders applaud Ducey speech, progressive groups see holes
Gov. Doug Ducey outlined a business-friendly agenda during his State of the State address Monday, keeping in line with previous promises to not add taxes and to reduce regulation.
Ducey calls on business leaders to help him cut regulations
New Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is reaching out to the business community to help him fulfill his campaign promise to make government more efficient for companies.
Ducey took short path from political obscurity to Ninth Floor
When Jan Brewer learned she would become Arizona’s 22nd governor in late 2008, few members of Arizona’s political establishment had ever heard of the man who would become the 23rd.
