Mark Kelly Introduces Bills to Get More Men Into Classrooms and Mentorship Roles

Mark Kelly Introduces Bills to Get More Men Into Classrooms and Mentorship Roles

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 28, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced two bills this week aimed at getting more men into classrooms and mentorship roles, arguing...
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Under 16? You'll Need Your Parent's Permission to Join Social Media Under Ruben Gallego's Planned Initiative

Under 16? You'll Need Your Parent's Permission to Join Social Media Under Ruben Gallego's Planned Initiative

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 27, 2026
Most teenagers today have grown up with social media, but Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) says that doesn't mean they should...
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'It's Not About the Money': Andy Biggs Outlines School Reform Vision With 100 Days Until the Midterms

'It's Not About the Money': Andy Biggs Outlines School Reform Vision With 100 Days Until the Midterms

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 27, 2026
With 100 days until the midterm elections, Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is making education one of his campaign...
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Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Wins GOP Nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee Wins GOP Nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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July 24, 2026
In a closely watched Republican primary, state Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R-AZ) has defeated incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne...
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Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bills Expanding Male Teaching Opportunities, Encouraging Civic Engagement

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bills Expanding Male Teaching Opportunities, Encouraging Civic Engagement

Grayson Bakich
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July 17, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is introducing two bipartisan, bicameral bills aimed at expanding opportunities for men to serve as teachers,...
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Mitzi Epstein Calls Arizona School Spending Measure a Punishment, Not a Policy

Mitzi Epstein Calls Arizona School Spending Measure a Punishment, Not a Policy

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 23, 2026
Arizona State Senator Mitzi Epstein (D-AZ) has been vocal about her concerns with a proposed ballot measure she believes is...
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Celebrate Freedom Week Could Soon Be Mandatory in Arizona Public Schools

Celebrate Freedom Week Could Soon Be Mandatory in Arizona Public Schools

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 17, 2026
Senator Mark Finchem (R-AZ) has a question for Arizona's students: if you don't know where your civil rights come from,...
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Arizona's Sixth District Stands to Gain Millions If FY27 Health Bill Clears the House

Arizona's Sixth District Stands to Gain Millions If FY27 Health Bill Clears the House

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 11, 2026
Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) had a busy Wednesday, and if the day went according to plan, rural communities across Southeastern...
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Matt Gress Champions New Law Protecting Special Education Students Who Change Schools

Matt Gress Champions New Law Protecting Special Education Students Who Change Schools

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 9, 2026
Representative Matt Gress (R-AZ) is celebrating the signing of a new state law aimed at ensuring vulnerable students don't fall...
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Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Child Literacy

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Child Literacy

Grayson Bakich
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June 9, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve child literacy rates amidst an alarming decline. What the Bill...
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Matt Gress Pushes for Answers on School Violence and Missing Child Care Dollars

Matt Gress Pushes for Answers on School Violence and Missing Child Care Dollars

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 3, 2026
Chairman Matt Gress (R-AZ) is demanding accountability on two fronts – student safety and federal child care dollars – and he's...
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Warren Petersen Leads 14-State Push Against California's Mandatory Implicit Bias Training

Warren Petersen Leads 14-State Push Against California's Mandatory Implicit Bias Training

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 2, 2026
California requires doctors to take continuing education courses to keep their medical licenses, like mandatory job training. The state recently...
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Tucson Woman Ordered to Repay $28K After Misusing Arizona Education Program

Tucson Woman Ordered to Repay $28K After Misusing Arizona Education Program

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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June 1, 2026
Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) announced last week that her office secured a conviction against a Tucson-area woman accused of...
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Stephanie Simacek Demands Censure After School Board Member Gives Nazi Salute at Public Meeting

Stephanie Simacek Demands Censure After School Board Member Gives Nazi Salute at Public Meeting

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 29, 2026
A Deer Valley Unified School District board member is facing mounting calls for accountability after appearing to perform a Nazi...
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Abe Hamadeh Applauds House Passage of Bill Banning Indoctrination in Education

Abe Hamadeh Applauds House Passage of Bill Banning Indoctrination in Education

Grayson Bakich
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May 28, 2026
Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is applauding the House passage of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, which is now...
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Mark Kelly Takes Aim at Vouchers After Arizona Lands 49th in School Spending

Mark Kelly Takes Aim at Vouchers After Arizona Lands 49th in School Spending

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 28, 2026
Arizona's troubled relationship with education funding has taken another hit, with a recently released national report confirming what many in...
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As Arizona Schools Close, Mark Kelly Fights to Keep Federal Money Out of Private Hands

As Arizona Schools Close, Mark Kelly Fights to Keep Federal Money Out of Private Hands

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 20, 2026
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is pushing Congress to repeal the country's first federal school voucher program, saying that Arizona's troubled...
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Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen Clash as Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scandal Escalates

Kris Mayes and Warren Petersen Clash as Arizona Medicaid Fraud Scandal Escalates

Ericka Rodriguez Diaz
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May 19, 2026
Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) and state Senate President Warren Petersen (R-AZ) are in an open dispute, and at the...
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