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Revamp of special-ed funding formula goes nowhere
Arizona’s formula for funding special education will be at least 40 years old before it is adapted to reflect the effects of school choice.
Republicans vote to expand voucher program, revamp oversight
Republican senators advanced a bill that would expand eligibility for Arizona’s school voucher program and strip oversight of those vouchers from the newly elected Democratic head of the Department of Education.
Ducey pushes for bipartisanship, water reform in inaugural address
Gov. Doug Ducey kicked off four more years as Arizona’s governor Monday by welcoming two Democrats into the ranks of statewide officeholders with a message of bipartisanship and working together, especially on urgent issues like adopting a multi-state drought contingency plan.
Douglas: Legislature shortchanges school voucher program
Outgoing Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas accused Arizona lawmakers of routinely underfunding the Department of Education’s effort to oversee the state’s voucher program, leaving millions of dollars earmarked for administrative costs untouched.
Douglas unrepentant as her ‘Camelot period’ ends
Diane Douglas may be out, but she’s not down.
AG suggests measured words when making allegations of fraud in election
Attorney General Mark Brnovich warned Monday that people "need to be really careful when making serious allegations'' about election fraud or other issues or risk undermining democracy.
Put party politics aside, support teachers, students, families
Our schools need a leader who will prioritize service to our children, schools, and communities — and as state superintendent, that’s precisely what I’ll do. It will take collaboration and legislative support across party lines. However, this election showed that communities across Arizona value public education and there is bipartisan support for pro-public education policies.
The Breakdown: Free at last?
Election Month continues here in Arizona with ballots yet to be counted nearly two weeks since polls closed.
Candidates can’t count on recount in close races
Any losing candidate in the general election who is counting on an automatic recount needs to come close to winning. Really close.
The Breakdown: The end is near
Last Tuesday was supposed to conclude this election season, but in true Arizona fashion, the counting continues.
Superintendent of public instruction race too close to call
Early ballot results signal a long night - and possibly week - ahead for the superintendent of public instruction candidates.
Doug Ducey soundly wins re-election
Gov. Doug Ducey, the Arizona Republican with perhaps the biggest target on his back this year, has taken a substantial lead over Democrat David Garcia Tuesday in the early voting count.
