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Arizona immigration law spurs education campaign
A day after the most contentious provision of Arizona's immigration law took effect, rallies were planned around Phoenix to protest the law that civil rights activists contend will lead to systematic racial profiling.
Foes of Prop. 204 vow well-funded assault
The coalition organizing against a new sales tax initiative is far cry from the anemic opposition to Proposition 100 two years ago.
Some of the key figures from the yes-on-100 effort are now in the opposition camp for Proposition 204.
Initiative supporters: Report on education cuts illustrates need for sales tax
A new report showing Arizona had the steepest education spending decreases nationwide in recent years strengthens the argument for a 1-cent per dollar sales tax benefiting schools, proponents of the initiative said Tuesday.
Quantity or quality in university funding
At an early morning panel on higher education, two lawmakers sparred over the funding model for the state’s university system, arguing about whether university funding should be based on enrollment numbers or not.
Initiative on sales tax hike certified for ballot
An initiative measure for a sales tax increase has been certified to appear on Arizona's November ballot after checks of petitions found enough valid voter signatures.
Arizona groups benefit from federal education grants
Three southern Arizona groups have been awarded federal funds to help students make healthier choices.
Revamp of state’s broken education information system begins
The federal government and state have provided money to begin updating the aging and often inaccurate Student Accountability Information System, but it still has a way to go.
Arizona school data system to get upgrade with federal grant
Arizona's school data system is getting an upgrade with money from the federal government.
Legislature passes job-creating reforms in taxes, regulations, civil justice and education
The two years of the 50th Arizona Legislature will go down in the history books as the years when the Legislature hit reboot on the Arizona economy and turned what was a basket case into a best case.
Brewer signs bill expanding school choices
Gov. Jan Brewer has signed a bill that will allow students to pay for a private education using public funds.
Brewer vetoes online education bill
Gov. Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have changed how the state regulates online education.
Tests show Arizona students still behind in science
Arizona students are among the lowest-performing when it comes to science.
