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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[...]
Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama
The race for superintendent of public instruction has historically struggled to garner voters’ attention and donors’ dollars.
Matthew Simon: School choice should be for all students
Matthew Simon’s path to his current position as the Goldwater Institute’s new director of education policy may be surprising.
Christine Thompson: Fired (up) over Arizona’s education policy
Christine Thompson may be most known for the drama that very publicly unfolded when Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in 2015. But over the past four years she also experienced a different sort of “whirlwind."
Educators optimistic after seeing final federal rules on school success
State officials welcomed final regulations for the federal school policy that will replace the troubled No Child Left Behind program, which give states more flexibility to determine school success and which schools are falling behind.
Arizona earns a B on report card for financial literacy requirements
Arizona got a B on a recent national report card that graded states for their efforts to improve financial literacy in high schools.
CEO urges businesses to shape AZ education policy
The former head of computer chip maker Intel says Arizona's future rests on the success of elementary and high-school students and he's urging businesses to take a more aggressive role in shaping the state's education policy.
Bill requires all teaching tools to be approved
A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that bars teachers from using any books or materials in the classroom that are not pre-approved by the school district.
Monuments to education funding
Reid Buckley, brother of the late political commentator William F. Buckley, Jr., used to ask audiences, “Do you know how high a pile one million bucks would make in thousand dollar bills?” After a pause, he would answer: “Seven inches.” Then he asked, “Now, do you know how high a pile one billion bucks would make in thousand dollar bills?” Again, after a pause: “Well, 28 feet higher [...]
