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‘Lack of funding’ only answer as tragic school shootings mount
I can’t begin to imagine the horror and grief that a school, district or community must go through when one of these shootings takes places. But equally tragic will be the answer to the question of “Why was more not done to protect our children” and the only response was “A lack of funding.”
Judge won’t delay decision on school funding
A judge won't delay deciding whether the state is violating constitutional requirements to adequately fund school capital needs while lawmakers decide what -- if anything -- they are going to do about the problem.
Yarbrough bill to curb STO tax credits called ‘wolf in sheep’s clothing’
A Republican proposal to end the dramatic annual growth of tax credits for private school scholarships also expands access to those scholarships in ways that makes public school advocates wary.
Put aside differences to reach unanimous consensus on K-12 funding
Governor Ducey recently called on Congress to “talk to each other,” to “stop playing games,” and to “get it done” when referring to the government shutdown. We echo that sentiment. Our classrooms are in crisis. We need our leaders to talk to each other, and get it done.
Multiple steps needed to fund public schools – drive state’s economy
These initial steps to properly fund public education must be approved by the Legislature and then the next steps must be supported to ensure that public education is adequately funded.
Cost to fix millions in misallocations to schools $105,000 – so far
The Arizona Department of Education has spent more than $100,000 to correct problems that led to the misallocation of millions in federal funds, and those costs could continue to rise.
Arizona AG won’t take action to block Proposition 123
In an informal opinion today, state Solicitor General John Lopez sidestepped questions posed by Treasurer Jeff DeWit in the wake of voter approval last month of the measure.
An angry crowd and a tweet break school funding logjam
In March 2015, just as the Legislature was approving last year’s budget, several West Valley lawmakers walked into a Peoria Unified School District meeting and faced a very hostile crowd.
Pros and cons of Proposition 123
On both sides of the debate, Proposition 123 has been the rare issue that cuts across the political divide in Arizona.
Vote yes for Prop 123 to help strengthen education system, state
With the special May 17 election quickly approaching, Arizona’s voters will soon head to the polls to vote on Proposition 123, which will provide an adequate K-12 funding resolution for students and schools moving forward.
Prop 123 – It’s not sustainable and it’s not a solution
While many good-hearted people have encouraged supporting Prop. 123 because they claim it is a good start and injects badly needed money immediately into the classroom, unfortunately, they are wrong. First, there will be a lawsuit regarding whether or not the enabling act requires Congressional approval to implement the Proposition. During the lawsuit, which could take several years, no monies wil[...]
Prop 123 campaign announces $1.75M raised
The campaign for Proposition 123 has raised nearly $2 million, thanks to the largesse of Arizona’s business community.
