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
by David SafierAccording to the Trib, Two separate lawsuits were filed Wednesday arguing Arizona’s system to fund public education is "unequitable" and "unconstitutional." The first suit claims charter schools receive less money per student than traditional public schools. The second claims some school districts get less money than other districts. My guess? The suit about … Read more
by David SafierLooks like the state R legislators are getting religion (snarks permissable in comments section). After the Dems set up a task force to look into tuition tax credits and STOs, the Rs wanted one of their own. House Speaker Kirk Adams on Thursday announced the formation of the Private School Tuition Tax Credit … Read more
by David SafierIn September, 2008, Dennis Bakke, founder, President and CEO of Imagine Schools, sent an email to all his School Developers, National Principals and Regional Directors as well as some other individuals connected with the company. He made it clear that, when it comes to the relationship of an Imagine School to its students, … Read more