Arizona House Passes Bill Giving Teachers Classroom Dollars
The money plus tax credit was the best they could do, sponsors said in response to calls for more.
Student Lobbying Efforts Double as Civics Lesson
A Tucson high school is getting a first-hand look at the legislative process.
State House Rejects Bill to Help Teachers Buy Supplies
In the proposal, teachers would have gotten both cash and tax credits to purchase items for their classrooms.
Ducey: Lawsuits Not the Way to Keep Tuition Down
The governor said a preferred approach wouldn't see tax dollars spent.
State Ban on Ethnic Studies Unconstitutional
Case stems from Tucson Unified School District's Mexican American Studies classes and 2010 law.
Episode 328: Arizona's Tug of War Over School Vouchers
Also, new laws are going into effect in Arizona, and a look at the start of NAFTA renegotiations.
Episode 315: Are Changes to Education Funding Enough?
The Legislature has wrapped up its 2017 session and the budget is in place.
Ducey: Arizona Budget a 'Winner' for Education
Governor confident in funding for schools and teachers; critics say it's not enough.
AZ Senator: University Funding Legislative High Point for Tucson
The Legislature is almost finished with its work for the year.
'Woven Through Time' Reveals Cultural Fabric of the Southwest
Also on Arizona Spotlight: A state budget update; Dr. David Alberts retires from the UA Cancer Center; and "A Book I Love" returns.
Bill for University Repairs OKs Funding for 2018-19
An Arizona Senate committee sent the measure to the Senate floor.
Schools Group Sues Arizona, Saying Billions Owed For Maintenance
Lawsuit points to money it says was withheld following Great Recession.
Lawmakers' Top Priority: Teacher Pay, But How Much?
Leaders of both parties want to spend more in classrooms than Gov. Ducey proposes.
Episode 132: Full-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Won't Help Tucson
Plus, local impact of the state budget; Tucson and the sanctuary city controversy.
Bill Would Replace Standardized Tests for Arizona High Schoolers
Schools can have more choices when replacing the test.
