education

SPI Horne Challenges Mayes and Hobbs Over Dual Language Programs

Arizona's education system is facing a legal dispute over dual language programs that teach students in both English and another…

20 hours ago

Former Governor Ducey Gives Recognition to National Education Ranking As It's 'Changing Arizonans' Lives For The Better'

Former Governor Doug Ducey has shown appreciation towards Arizona schools dominating national rankings for the second year in a row.…

5 days ago

Governor Hobbs Signs Statewide Cell Phone Ban for Schools

House Bill 2484, which mandates that all public school districts and charter schools in the state limit students' use of…

2 weeks ago

Two People Detained by Southwest Elementary School Raises Concerns

An immigration enforcement incident occurred outside Southwest Elementary School on August 5, the second day of the new school year,…

3 weeks ago

Tucson Schools Cut Student Testing in Half After Parent and Teacher Pressure

This year, students in the Tucson Unified School District will take a lot fewer tests after the school board authorized…

4 weeks ago

Frozen Education Funds Begin to Thaw: Arizona Receives After-School Money

Federal officials said this week that $24 million in after-school program funds that had been held up since the beginning…

1 month ago

School Supplies Drive Supports Arizona Families

The state of Arizona is seeing an increase in community support as August approaches closer and families start getting ready…

2 months ago

Arizona Leads in School Choice, But Faces Urgent Literacy Challenges

Arizona continues to receive national recognition for granting families significant authority over their children's education. According to the Center for…

2 months ago

Arizona House Passes Revised State Budget Following Multiple Vetoes

The Arizona House of Representatives approved a modified state budget package on Friday, following several weeks of negotiations between legislative…

2 months ago

Gallego Introduces Bill to Expand Holocaust Education Amidst Growing Antisemitism

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) is introducing legislation enhancing and expanding Holocaust education throughout the United States as antisemitism continues growing…

2 months ago

Ansari Discusses DOGE Impact on Bureau of Indian Education

Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) discussed the cuts to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) with Scott Davis, Department of the…

2 months ago

Ciscomani Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill for Housing Student Veterans

Representative Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) is reintroducing bipartisan legislation with Representative Greg Stanton (D-AZ) to increase housing stipends for virtual student…

2 months ago

Arizona Republicans Seek to Reverse Voter-Approved Dreamer Tuition Law

Republican lawmakers in Arizona are pushing for budget changes that could effectively throw out a voter-approved measure that lets a…

2 months ago

Hobbs Vetoes Teacher Liability Bill While Emphasizing Student Safety in Schools

A larger discussion about how to guarantee that all children feel secure and protected in Arizona's educational institutions was sparked…

2 months ago

Deja Foxx, 25, Seeks Arizona Congressional Seat in Special Election

After Representative Raúl Grijalva passed away earlier this year, Arizona's Congressional District 7 will host a special election in 2025,…

3 months ago

Arizona Legislature Passes Antisemitism Education Bill, Awaits Governor's Decision

PHOENIX — In a major legislative step that puts Arizona at the forefront of national efforts to combat campus antisemitism,…

3 months ago

Arizona SNAP Recipients Could Face Cuts Under House Budget Bill

A House-passed budget package that could have a big effect on Arizona's SNAP recipients and require the state to pay…

3 months ago

Gallego Cosponsors Bill to Fund Federally-Impacted School District Construction

Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has cosponsored legislation for funding construction in federally impacted school districts. "Federally impacted" means these school…

5 months ago