by David Safier This is just sad. Out of 40 states plus the District of Columbia that applied to win a piece of the largest federal education grant ever awarded, Arizona's application ranked 40th. Only South Dakota posted a worse score. It's not that Arizona didn't try. A 60 member group Brewer put together drafted … Read more
by David Safier When both the Sonoran Alliance and Jon Justice go after you, you know you're doing something right. The Arizona Education Network made news recently for its rating of state legislators on their education votes. (Funny thing, though. The presser was covered all over the state but not in the Star, even though … Read more
by David Safier This is the kind of thing I like to hear about — making it easier for schools to install solar power systems. This should be happening on as much government property as possible here in Sunville. But the added benefit is, in schools renewable energy installations provide energy and education. Here's the … Read more
by David Safier Steve Gall tells me there's new life in a school recess amendment. An amendment to HB2725 Education Omnibus Bill that states all school districts and charter school boards have to provide open hearings on their organized recess policies for elementary schools. This will come before the Senate Education Committee on Weds., April … Read more
by David Safier It seems our Cap'n Al put his fellow Republicans in a bit of a jam the other day. They were forced to vote for a bill they wanted to change, but Al put it up for a vote without consulting them. (Information is from Arizona Capitol Reports, a subscription only service.) The … Read more