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West-MEC career pathways are vital to supporting West Valley’s rapid growth
West-MEC has long been a pillar of career and technical education (CTE) in Arizona, and its influence has only continued to expand. Over the past 20 years, the district has […]
Chad Wilson: EVIT and Arizona’s future workforce
Across the East Valley Institute of Technology campus, chefs prepped a meal, auto mechanics wheeled under lifted cars, welders stood behind a veil of sparks and hairdressers snipped at stray […]
I sponsored Arizona’s original ESA and Congresswoman Ansari is wrong.
Sponsoring the creation of Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program back in 2011 is probably the legislation I’m most proud of from my time serving in the Arizona House. Education […]
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 […]
Karla Phillips-Krivickas: Arizona’s champion of education
Karla Phillips-Krivickas has seen it all. And from all her roles — from legislative to executive policy staff, to the Department of Education, to national education nonprofits, to the State […]
Schools welcome new law that restricts cell phone use
Key Points: A new law requires school districts to create policies restricting the use of cell phones and social media The law provides flexibility on how schools can implement their […]
Feud between 2 GOP officials clouds English leaner issue
Key Points: State schools chief Tom Horne seeks recusal of Justice Bill Mongomery Current case involves legal method for teaching English Both officials faced off in 2010 over an alleged […]
Arizona considers one-year law school program for criminal defense
Key Points:Â Arizona may become the only state with a one-year law school for criminal lawyers Proposal would convert law school programs to a one-year Master’s of Legal Studies course […]
Arizona expands educational opportunities in state prisons amid scrutiny
Key Points: Enrollment grows in Arizona prison education programs, completion dips Multi-agency collaborations target growth in postsecondary, vocational training One university shows promise in growing degree attainment The Arizona Department […]
Gaelle Esposito: Passion and policy
Gaelle Esposito was first attracted to Arizona politics as a high school student. Esposito started working on campaigns at the local, state and national levels, including a couple of state […]
Tom Horne urges Arizona Supreme Court to back English language teaching mandate
Key Points: Arizona schools chief Tom Horne seeks legal authority to enforce English immersion Horne wants Arizona Supreme Court to uphold 2000 law requiring English instruction Horne also seeks to […]
Federal cutbacks shift education-related civil rights issues to state
Key Points: Federal disability complaint system slowed by staffing cuts Handoff to states puts more focus on state-level complaint system Advocates plan to revamp conversation around complaint coverage With empty […]
