Cochise County schools meet with state lawmakers
A cap on school spending was the topic of conversation.
Arizona House GOP backs universal school voucher expansion
They vote Wednesday advances a bill that would allow all 1.1 million public school students to use public money to attend a private schools.
GOP-led Arizona Senate OKs huge school voucher expansion
The bill makes as many as 85% of the state’s 1.1 million public school students eligible for vouchers.
Arizona House votes to raise school spending limit
Senate must pass similar resolution before March to prevent $1.1 billion in budget cuts.
State judge strikes down law banning schools from requiring students to wear masks
Legislature violated constitution by rolling mask law and other policies into the state budget, a judge ruled Monday.
Arizona's budget, teen mental health support and school sports
In this week's episode of Arizona 360, the team also discusses COVID-19 updates.
AZ Senate passes sex ed bill, again
A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Ducey last month.
Bill would allow Indigenous students to wear cultural clothing at graduation
Advocates say after a year of protests over racial injustice, it's a meaningful change.
Arizona Dreamers hopeful for change as new in-state bill lands in the House
A bill that would give all Arizona graduates access to in-state tuition passed the Arizona Senate earlier this month.
Senate Education Committee approves in-state tuition bill for Arizona Dreamers
The bill seeks roll back part of a controversial state law that curbs public funds access for noncitizens in Arizona.
State's top educator wants steady funding for education
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman wants lawmakers to dip into the rainy-day fund.
Arizona measure would expand tax funds for private schools
Proposed law seeks to expand programs to aid private and religious schools with public money.
Arizona coronavirus news briefs, March 16
AP coverage of COVID-19 impacting the state: Arizona schools closed, cases up to 18, primary election, and more.
Ducey funding plan for low-performing schools gets first legislative approval
Project Rocket determines per-pupil funding at schools given lower grades by the Education Department.
Effort to nix English immersion in Arizona finds support
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle point to data suggesting immersion doesn't ease students' struggles.
