AZ school safety task force proposes legislative changes to address SRO shortage
The task force met for the final time on Thursday to share their recommendations for campus safety.
The Buzz: A legislative look ahead into education policy
This week we talked with both the county and state school superintendent about universal school vouchers and teacher retention.
The Buzz: a legislative look ahead into criminal justice reform
The new legislative session begins in January, so we asked those close to reform initiatives what they believe is expected.
Dept. of Education still lacks data on school voucher program
A special committee formed for ESA oversight wants more data on the program to manage costs.
Gowan, other officials go to Washington to plead for border action
The event comes at a time when migrant encounters at the southern border have reached historic highs.
"Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty"
Also on Arizona Spotlight: How teachers are dealing with AI in classrooms; and a story of survival in plain sight from Children of the Holocaust.
SAFER Banking Act Gains Momentum: Cannabis Industry Banking Reform
The bill has gained support from Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema and Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Biden dedicates ASU library to late Sen. John McCain
This will be President Joe Biden's fourth major speech on democracy.
Wadsack recall falls short
Supporters could not gather the signatures they needed.
Free tutoring now available to combat pandemic-learning loss in AZ
Students in grades one through eight, who failed state math, reading and writing proficiency tests, are eligible for free tutoring services.
New English language learning proficiency testing rules spark controversy
The new changes will effect Spring 2023 reassessment and the 2023-2024 placement.
Arizona schools chief targets transgender students and bathrooms
In a Thursday press release, Tom Horne said parents are expressing concerns over allowing transgender students to use bathrooms that align with their gender identity.
Voting Rights Groups, Republicans Review Draft of New Elections Procedure Manual
The reviews are mixed
The Buzz: how dual language immersion is for everyone
We’re heading back to school to understand Arizona's various English language learning models and how dual language immersion is coming under fire.
Tucson state representative formally resigns
Andrés Cano is leaving for graduate school.
