Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic – retention? Third-graders face new reading standards
Arizona children entering third grade this year are the first who will have to prove that they can read at an acceptable level or face being held back.
Arizona education policy gets C-minus; still enough for 8th place
An advocacy group gives Arizona a C-minus in a national report card on education policy but notes the state has made strides in reform and has room for growth.
Campaign to highlight mandate to support education
A public-awareness campaign has been launched to draw attention to Arizona's constitutional mandate to support education.