Ducey’s proposal will help only a few schools launch full-day kindergarten
An Arizona Capitol Times analysis shows that under the governor’s plan, full-day kindergarten expansion is going to be more limited than he has envisioned.
The value of the governor’s proposal to expand full-day kindergarten
We applaud Governor Ducey on embracing the importance of expanding access to high-quality full day kindergarten and urge members of the Arizona Legislature to join in his commitment to advocating for Arizona’s neediest students.
Full-day K coalition seeking Ducey’s support
The hopes and dreams of a coalition of educators, business figures, politicians and others that is advocating for kindergarten to become a full-day grade in Arizona will likely hinge solely on whether they can earn the support of Gov. Doug Ducey.
‘Invisible space’ may block funding for new schools
Gov. Doug Ducey is looking to maintain the status quo in the in the face of a proposed policy change in the budget that would make it far more difficult for overcrowded school districts to get state funding to expand.
Proposed bill would bring back all-day kindergarten
A bill is in the works that would encourage public schools to fund full-day kindergarten by tapping into winnings from an inflation funding lawsuit.
School districts plan for all-day kindergarten
If state legislators don't fund all-day kindergarten, Phoenix-area school districts say they have a backup plan to keep it in place.