Arizona expands educational opportunities in state prisons amid scrutiny
Key Points: Enrollment grows in Arizona prison education programs, completion dips Multi-agency collaborations target growth in postsecondary, vocational training One university shows promise in growing degree attainment The Arizona Department […]
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 […]
Arizona’s adult education system among best in country
Arizona’s record of accomplishment in Adult Education is worth acknowledging and celebrating. It gives us a great foundation to do even more and to serve more adults who are ready to reach their full potential.
Arpaio to appeal order appointing monitor
Lawyers for Sheriff Joe Arpaio will appeal a judge's October order that a court-appointed monitor oversee the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, among other things.
Demand for GEDs surges due to two-year deferral for illegal immigrants
Jamie Jimenez, a 19-year-old illegal immigrant from Mexico, dropped out of high school three credits short of a diploma, blaming slacking off and stomach problems.