By Craig McDermott, crossposted from Random Musings Yes, it’s only 2017, but many candidates are already stepping forward for races in 2018. In some cases, it’s out of necessity – the races are so involved that an effective campaign needs time to sufficiently get up to speed (i.e. – fundraise). In other cases, it about … Read more
Well, the proof is out. The financial disaster that the ill-advised and unaccountable Empowerment Scholarship Account (E.S.A.) expansion that public school educator advocates, sane policy experts, and informed media outlets predicted would drain state coffers and benefit (by a great margin) rich families has become a reality. In reporting from Mary Jo Pitzel at AZ Central, … Read more
A $14,000 average pay raise for Arizona teachers to catch up to the national average for instructors. Opportunities for families to enroll their children in free full-day Pre School and Kindergarten, and affordable Child Care. Strengthening special education. Reducing the in-state costs for students attending local community colleges and state universities. Building on efforts (such … Read more
Political observers cannot get enough of Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on conservative and social media. Since July 7, 2022, Mr. Ducey cannot stop touting the Universal Voucher Expansion Law that he signed ten days after the end of the Arizona Legislative Session. Saying “this is a monumental moment for all of Arizona’s students. Our kids … Read more
Today, on the 144th day of 2022, the 212th mass shooting occurred in the United States. This time, it was at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The death toll is between 18 and 21 people. Most of the victims are small children who will not reach the age of ten. Depending on the news … Read more