Federal court gives go-ahead for Arizona doctors to challenge law banning abortions due to genetic defects
A federal appeals court gave the go-ahead Monday for Arizona doctors to challenge a state law banning abortions sought because of fetal genetic defects.
CPS forum – Messages offer a ray of hope that could lead to reforms
Speakers at a Dec. 3 CPS Community Forum stepped to the microphone three minutes at a time for two hours to deliver old news: Foster parents get no respect, caseworkers are overworked and underpaid, and the Legislature is tight-fisted.
Arizona law on third-grade reading mandate goes live
Even as many districts and individual schools have ramped up their instruction, this year's implementation of a 2010 state law may mean an estimated 1,500 Arizona third-graders will be denied promotions to fourth grade for not meeting required reading levels
Brewer, 3 others cited by school superintendents for public education support
Gov. Jan Brewer, two state lawmakers and a long-time education advocate were honored Aug. 6 by the Arizona Association of County School Superintendents for their efforts on behalf of K-12 public education.
New Arizona law encourages more joint parenting
An Arizona law that goes into effect Tuesday encourages divorced parents to do more joint parenting.
Bill would allow parents access to kids’ texts
Pending legislation could soon allow Arizona parents to see what text messages their children are sending and receiving.
Parenting Arizona focuses on economic pressures, basic skills, relationships
An understanding of the U.S. education system can increase parent involvement, but it’s not the only factor. Economic pressures, basic parenting skills and parents’ relationships with their children must also be addressed, according to Julie Rosen, executive director of the parent-support group Parenting Arizona.
Fixing the unbroken while the broken needs all the attention
There are so many critical issues facing our embattled yet beloved state. Foremost is the financial stability and sustainability of both our private and public sectors. Following that fundamental concern is the welfare of our communities in the areas of health care, education, housing, etc.