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Fire marshal showdown exposes new threat to school choice
Teachers unions have a long history of attacking choice. They see anyone who breaks free from the public school system as a threat. But Denise Lever faced a new source […]
GED offers a second chance for Arizona’s non-graduates
Life doesn’t always stick to a script. For some, high school graduation isn’t an option. There can be many unexpected hardships that force teenagers to leave school without graduating, such […]
Pending bill would allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism
Key Points: A bill to allow lawsuits against teachers accused of antisemitism is one vote away from passing Legislature Opponents warn punishment against criticism of Israel threatens teacher rights, free […]
Telling the full American story – why SB1301 Matters
Across our classrooms in Arizona and beyond, a troubling trend has taken hold, one where our nation’s story is too often reduced to a binary of oppressor and oppressed. This […]
Lawmakers approve bill to require Gulf of America be taught in schools
State lawmakers gave final approval on May 6 to require that Arizona high schoolers be taught that the body of water from Florida all the way around to the Yucatan […]
Education groups announce opposition campaign against school choice on Proposition 123
Key Points: Democrats, education groups oppose tying school choice to teacher pay proposal Republicans still finalizing bill language to protect existing choice options Opponents warn of lawsuits, campaigns if such […]
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 […]
Republicans want school vouchers in the Constitution, but Hobbs doesn’t want to foot the bill.
Key Points: Republicans propose a guarantee for school vouchers in return for teacher pay If passed, the voucher program would be enshrined in the state Constitution Hobbs calls proposal a […]
Students in welding CTE programs are ready to bridge the workforce talent gap
As the need for skilled welders continues to grow, the solution is closer than many realize — in Arizona’s high school welding classrooms. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs across […]
Arizona schools must choose between DEI or federal funding
Key points Schools face funding loss without compliance with federal guidance The State Department of Education says it will enforce the cuts Shortened Covid fund deadlines result in additional monetary […]
House approves allowing chaplains in public schools
Key Points The House approved SB1269 on a 31-29 vote The measure would allow chaplains in public schools Lawmakers believe it addresses counselor shortages, secularism Saying that children need more […]
Legislators want a definition of bullying, but will it go far enough?
State lawmakers are weighing a one-size-fits-all definition of what constitutes bullying in public schools. And the measure, which has passed the Senate and now awaits a final House vote, is […]
