by David Safier Once again, the Star is almost silent on the tuition tax credit story. I say almost, because it did run an AP story this morning about today's task force meeting. Here's the opening. A popular state program that gives dollar-for-dollar income tax breaks for donations to groups that provide private-school tuition grants … Read more
by David SafierThe Republic has been doing some excellent reporting on tuition tax credits lately. Today's article plows some new ground. The main point is, the 5 other states that have similar tax credit laws have far more restrictions built into them than we do. For instance, in Arizona, we have no reporting that tells … Read more
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: My recent absence from posting on Blog for Arizona was due to my taking an extended leave of absence to be with a dying family member in hospice care, and to assist my family with funeral arrangements and burial, and to wind up the estate. Family always comes first. It has been … Read more
by David SafierThe task force on tuition tax credits met in Phoenix this morning. I was only able to catch the last 20 minutes of the 2 hour session. (Actually I was in front of my computer the whole time with the video viewer up but didn't know I had to hit the button again … Read more
by David SafierOnline education is still looking for its niche. This may be one area where it makes more sense than straight classroom schooling. [Six] teenage inmates were the first to graduate from Maricopa County Jail's high-school program with a diploma, as opposed to a GED certificate, and are believed to be the first juvenile … Read more