Schools, Legislature agree to mediation on inflation funding
Lawyers for Arizona school districts and the state Legislature have agreed to participate in court-mediated talks aimed at resolving a dispute over inflation funding for schools.
View Article'Spark' Tank gives ASU students opportunity to create a business
The popular TV show "Shark Tank" matches charismatic investors with fledgling entrepreneurs.
View ArticleGov. Ducey overturns firing of Arizona Education Board execs
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Thursday overturned the firing of two top officials at the Arizona Board of Education by the state's schools chief in a quick rebuke to another elected official.
View ArticlePeoria Unified School District eyes move to 4-day week if state funding cut
A Phoenix-area school district that is one of Arizona's largest school districts by enrollment is exploring a possible switch to a four-day school week if state cuts school funding.
View ArticleUniversity of Arizona adjunct professors to protest pay
A group of University of Arizona professors plan to walk out on their classes later this month as part of an effort to get higher wages.
View ArticleEducation: TRIO helps kids become first-generation college graduates
Being the first in your family to go to college means you have to pave your own path. While you may have your family's support,
View ArticleBoard of Ed execs back at work; no sign of Douglas
Executive Director Christine Thompson and Deputy Director Sabrina Vazquez walked into the Board of Education offices just after 8:30 a.m.
View ArticlePeoria mom rallies parents to protest budget cuts to education
On Friday, Kistner, who has stayed home with her kids for the past decade, and a friend were talking about Gov. Doug Ducey's plan to cut $113 million from education. "I said, 'We need to do something....
View ArticleEducation experts explain Common Core
Some people say Common Core is the worst thing in the history of education. Others say the program is getting a bad rap. A recent conference on Common Core tried to break down what is myth and what is...
View ArticleApache Junction schools explore 4-day week
The Apache Junction Unified School District meets Tuesday night to vote on how to close a $2.7 million budget shortfall, a vote that could include moving the district to a four-day school week.
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