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Education Who is Going to Raise Arizona Education Out of the National Basement? Here’s Who is Running for State Superintendent.

Bookmark this page for the latest information about Arizona's candidates for secretary of state in 2022. The Primary Election will be held Aug. 2, and the General Election is Nov. 8.

Robert Gundran Robert Gundran June 10, 2022 11:32 am MST
Arizona PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JULY 24: Arizona Chairwoman Kelli Ward speaks during the Rally To Protect Our Elections conference on July 24, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Phoenix-based political organization Turning Point Action hosted former President Donald Trump alongside GOP Arizona candidates who have begun candidacy for government elected roles. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Arizona Arizona Republican Party Sends Fundraising Email Attacking Educators Days After Uvalde School Killings

The email asked readers to “defend our kids” against a new resource put out by the Arizona Department of Education that offers support for LGBTQ+ students.

Araceli Cruz Araceli Cruz May 26, 2022 1:03 pm MST
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Education Arizona Again Near Bottom of States for Per Pupil Spending

Education officials say Arizona's underfunded school system is a failure on the Republican-led legislature's part to "appropriately invest in our state’s future."

Morgan Fischer Morgan Fischer May 26, 2022 12:56 pm MST
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Education 75% of Arizonans Say It’s Un-American for Politicians to Ban Books in Schools

Recent polling found that Arizonans overwhelmingly oppose Republicans' push to limit what kinds of books can appear in school libraries.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil March 4, 2022 2:29 pm MST
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Education 1 in 4 Arizona Teaching Positions Are Still Unfilled As Teacher Shortage Continues

One in four teaching positions in Arizona remain unfilled as a yearslong teacher shortage continues throughout the state.

Lorraine Longhi Lorraine Longhi October 21, 2021 1:16 pm MST

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Supreme Court Healthcare The Supreme Court Has Overturned Roe v. Wade. Here’s What It Means For Arizona.
Photo by Gage Skidmore. Elections Life After Ducey: Here’s Who Is on the Ballot for Arizona Governor in 2022
FILE - In this May 28, 2013, file photo, a hiker walks on a rock formation known as The Wave in the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona. The richly colored geological upheaval along the Arizona-Utah border is one of the most sought-after hikes in the West. But the Wave isn’t without dangers that led officials with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to implement a series of safety measures following a trio of deaths in 2013. A new proposal to change the way permits are doled out and increase fees also could free up more people to do safety checks. (AP Photo/Brian Witte, File) Culture 10 Bucket List Summer Destinations in Arizona
Lake Powell at the Glen Canyon Dam wall Arizona Report Estimates Lake Powell Has 88% Chance of Falling Below Critical Level by August 2022
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Education Arizona’s Largest High School District Will Pay Teachers and Students For Getting Vaccinated

The Phoenix Union High School District announced the campaign last week in an attempt to get 85% of its school community vaccinated.

Lorraine Longhi Lorraine Longhi September 16, 2021 10:42 am MST
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Education The Results Are In: Standardized Test Scores Fell During Pandemic Year

State lawmakers suspended the use of standardized tests for the ranking of schools, while still requiring that they be administered to students.

Genesis Sandoval Genesis Sandoval September 1, 2021 6:43 am MST