Over the last 48 hours, many Arizonans have offered words reacting to the horrific school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. They mainly follow the themes of those who expressed condolences, reflection, and anger at the continual inaction from the former Party of Lincoln immediately after the shooting. Perhaps the most on point recent … Read more
Here we go again. For the second time in two years, the Republicans in the Arizona State Legislature have voted on a bill (SB1412 in this session) which would fine teachers $5000 for teaching controversial subjects that members of one race feel are attempts to shame them into guilt for the sins of the past. … Read more
Today, the House Appropriations Committee on the Arizona State Legislature considered a striker amendment to SB1269 which would revamp the Arizona Public School funding system for the first time in 40 years. Republicans on the committee felt 30 minutes, with limited debate, was all that was needed to consider the bill before passing it on … Read more
Democratic reaction to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge John Hannah’s ruling effectively dealing a death blow to the People approved Proposition 208-Invest in Education was immediate, full of condemnation towards the court ruling, and a commitment to continue the fight to fully fund public schools. Arizona State Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman posted: Parents … Read more
There is a (no pun intended) school of thought that educational institutions that are performing poorly in the D or F range would do better if outside sources like major charter school chains swooped in (for a large per student fee,) took over the management of the school, and attempted to turn around the poor … Read more