education

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

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

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

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

In a closely watched Republican primary, state Treasurer Kimberly Yee (R-AZ) has defeated incumbent Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne…

2 weeks ago

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

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is introducing two bipartisan, bicameral bills aimed at expanding opportunities for men to serve as teachers,…

3 weeks ago

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

Arizona State Senator Mitzi Epstein (D-AZ) has been vocal about her concerns with a proposed ballot measure she believes is…

1 month ago

Celebrate Freedom Week Could Soon Be Mandatory in Arizona Public Schools

Senator Mark Finchem (R-AZ) has a question for Arizona's students: if you don't know where your civil rights come from,…

2 months ago

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

Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) had a busy Wednesday, and if the day went according to plan, rural communities across Southeastern…

2 months ago

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

Representative Matt Gress (R-AZ) is celebrating the signing of a new state law aimed at ensuring vulnerable students don't fall…

2 months ago

Mark Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill Improving Child Literacy

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has introduced bipartisan legislation to improve child literacy rates amidst an alarming decline. What the Bill…

2 months ago

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

Chairman Matt Gress (R-AZ) is demanding accountability on two fronts – student safety and federal child care dollars – and he's…

2 months ago

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

California requires doctors to take continuing education courses to keep their medical licenses, like mandatory job training. The state recently…

2 months ago

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

Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-AZ) announced last week that her office secured a conviction against a Tucson-area woman accused of…

2 months ago

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

A Deer Valley Unified School District board member is facing mounting calls for accountability after appearing to perform a Nazi…

2 months ago

Abe Hamadeh Applauds House Passage of Bill Banning Indoctrination in Education

Representative Abe Hamadeh (R-AZ) is applauding the House passage of the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, which is now…

2 months ago

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

Arizona's troubled relationship with education funding has taken another hit, with a recently released national report confirming what many in…

2 months ago

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

Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is pushing Congress to repeal the country's first federal school voucher program, saying that Arizona's troubled…

3 months ago

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

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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