Career and technical education – a future with confidence
CTE programs prove that the American dream doesn’t solely need to revolve around a four-year, university degree. CTE programs create abundant pathways for students by bridging education and the workforce.
College-match savings program prevents, minimizes student debt
There is no easy cure for the college affordability and labor challenges facing our state. But Earn to Learn shows what’s possible when colleges and universities, philanthropic groups, private employers and – yes – students themselves all chip in.
Students and teachers angry over University of Arizona $240 million budget shortfall
Students and faculty members harshly criticized University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins on Thursday over a $240 million budget shortfall that has sparked suggestions for cuts to student scholarships and instructor salaries.
GCU announces it will appeal $37 million fine
Grand Canyon University officials announced Thursday the university is appealing a $37.7 federal fine levied against it for misrepresented tuition costs.
Hobbs says UA should not balance budget shortfall by cutting financial aid
Gov. Katie Hobbs said Monday she doesn't believe the University of Arizona should be balancing its newly disclosed budget shortfall by cutting financial aid.
GCU fined $37 million by feds for ‘falsely advertised’ tuition costs
The U.S. Department of Education issued a $37.7 million fine to Grand Canyon University Tuesday after a federal investigation concluded the school has misrepresented tuition costs for doctoral programs.
State spending more money for vouchers for students this budget year than was reserved through June
Less than four months into the budget year, Arizona already is spending more money for vouchers for students to attend private and parochial schools at state expense than was set aside through June.
Compromise is possible for future of our state
There is bipartisan consensus about the need to keep a public university education within reach of every Arizona resident student.
Lake supporters launching new effort to void her loss
Less than a month after having his claim rebuffed by the Arizona Supreme Court, Kari Lake supporters are mounting a new effort to void her loss in the 2022 gubernatorial election.
Wadsack, Hobbs disagree over meeting tied to vouchers
A member of the legislative Freedom Caucus is boasting that she's getting a meeting with Gov. Katie Hobbs, a meeting she said will let her explain to the governor the virtues of making vouchers of taxpayer dollars available to all parents so their children can attend private and parochial schools.
Attempts to curtail universal ESA program fail
In the first legislative session following the universal expansion of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program, attempts to curtail or enact further oversight for the program fell flat.
Hobbs cites new cost estimates for vouchers in attempt to convince lawmakers to scale back program
Gov. Katie Hobbs is citing new cost estimates for universal vouchers in her latest bid to convince lawmakers to scale back the new program.