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The Arizona Department of Education’s Guidelines to Reopen Schools means It is time to Fully Fund Public Schools

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The Arizona Department of Education’s guidelines to reopen schools for the 2020/21 school year is impressive. It involved stakeholders from teachers, school leaders, parents, students, the health community, administrators, technology specialists, strategic planning, and school finance. It contains general guidance for schools and customized advice for teachers, school leaders, students (the longest sub-section,) and parents. … Read more

36 Days to Get Invest in Ed on the Ballot

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Now, more than ever in these potentially times for state and local coffers, it is vital to get the Invest in Ed Citizens initiative on the 2020 November 3 Ballot. If passed by the voters in the coming elections, this initiative would: “Generate about $940 million in additional funding for the state’s schools by charging … Read more

Governor Ducey offers Childcare Assistance to Grocery Store and Food Bank Employees

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When the Coronavirus caused Governor Doug Ducey to declare a Stay at Home Proclamation six weeks ago, he, working jointly with other state leaders like Superintendent of Instruction Kathy Hoffman, formed the Arizona Enrichment Centers. These centers have been designed to: “…offer childcare for the children of first responders, critical healthcare workers, and essential public … Read more

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Donald Trump needs to Provide More Help for the State’s Budget

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Republicans and Democrats in Washington are currently negotiating a fourth stimulus measure that will appropriate about $470 billion. These funds would be apportioned in the following way: $310 billion to the small business paycheck protection program that ran out of money last week. $75 billion for hospitals. $60 billion for loans targeted for minority and … Read more

(UPDATED) Democratic and Progressive reaction to Governor Ducey’s Proposed Budget

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Governor Ducey has released his proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year. It has met with mixed reactions among Democratic and Progressive circles. While commending the Governor for investment hikes in areas like education (with more monies for teacher salaries, counselors, and building repair,) infrastructure, and childcare, Progressive advocates point out that the increases are, … Read more