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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.

Regents say funding proposal preps Arizona for tech-driven economy

The budget request would set Arizona up to compete successfully in a changing economic landscape, the board chair says.

Law aims to help prevent teen suicides in Arizona

Recent legislation mandates suicide prevention training in the state's middle schools and high schools.

Arizona House OKs Navajo school voucher fix, Senate next

The bill would the Navajo students to use vouchers for private school tuition in New Mexico for one more year.

#RedForEd advocates say Arizona budget plan ignores schools

The teacher-backed organization says a $1 billion surplus should be used to help restore previous education funding levels.

Arizona teacher punishment bill revived

Opponents see the measure as retaliation for last year's #RedForEd movement.

Education Issues This Legislative Session

A discussion with the Yellow Sheet's Hank Stephenson.

Law Adds Money Management to Arizona High School Curriculum

Courses could cover anything from how to balance a checkbook to the consequences of debt.

Arizona Governor Signs Repeal of HIV/AIDS Instruction Law

The state schools superintendent said the law created myth and fear around the mention of LGBTQ relationships in the classroom.

Arizona Charter School Legislation Appears Dead

The legislation was prompted by growing public scrutiny of charter schools, their finances and their owners.

GOP Arizona Senators Back Charter Oversight Legislation

Opposing Democrats said the legislation was written by the charter industry and doesn't do enough to end problems.

Tucson-Area School Districts Opting for AzMERIT Alternatives

Tanque Verde, Flowing Wells and Tucson Unified School District are dropping the AZMerit test.

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