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Education Many Questions Left Unanswered at First Hearing Of Arizona’s School Voucher Oversight Committee

The committee won’t meet again until November, and only has until Dec. 31 to publish its findings on whether the voucher program is running as intended as it expands.

Reagan Priest Reagan Priest September 22, 2023 10:12 am MST
Education Speaker of the House Ben Toma speaking on the floor of the Arizona House of Representatives at the Arizona State Capitol building. Toma is also the chair of the Study Committee on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts Governance and Oversight. Photo by Gage Skidmore.
Education After a Rocky Start, Arizona’s School Voucher Oversight Committee Meets This Week

The committee was established in May, but vacant seats and rescheduled meetings have delayed its first hearing. It has until Dec. 31 to release a report on the state's voucher program.

Reagan Priest Reagan Priest September 19, 2023 12:38 pm MST
Education Arizona school districts are starting the year wirh virtual classes, but have been ordered to have in-school teaching available by Aug. 17 for those families who want or need and that has left school administrators scrambling to come up with plans that educate while protecting student and teacher health. (Photo by SOMANEDU/Creative Commons)
Education Universal School Voucher Program Added Almost 50,000 Students Since Expansion

At current rates of growth, the program is expected to cost about $900 million—more than half of K-12 spending—but only serves 8% of all students in the state.

Adrienne Washington Adrienne Washington September 8, 2023 9:06 am MST
Education Amethyst Hinton Sainz, an English Learner educator, teaches a lesson on “mixed emotions” at Rhodes Junior High School in Mesa. (Kelsey Mo/Cronkite News).
Education Superintendent Tom Horne Loses Battle Over Dual Language Programs

Horne threatened to pull funding from schools offering dual language programs for English language learners.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson August 1, 2023 12:42 pm MST
Education Westwood High School students make their way to classes, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Education Arizona’s $15M Investment in Dual Enrollment Will Help More Low-income Students Access College

The Arizona state budget will roll out $15.5 million for dual enrollment tuition, with priority given to low-income students.

Alyssa Bickle June 29, 2023 3:03 pm MST

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Education BREAKING: Sinema Joins Republicans in Vote to Overturn Student Loan Debt Relief

Should the legislation pass the US House and make its way to the President’s desk, it will almost certainly be vetoed.

Associated Press Associated Press June 1, 2023 2:04 pm MST
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Education Arizona Schools Get More Funding, But No Cap on Voucher Spending

The state budget provides nearly $400 million in additional education funding, but no spending limit on Arizona’s costly universal voucher program.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson May 22, 2023 7:23 am MST