From Arizona to Vermont, Governors Highlight Education

Gov. Jane Dee Hull asked lawmakers to stay focused on improving Arizona schools in a Jan. 10 State of the State Address that was short on details.

"I challenge you, as resources become available, to invest in areas that produce academic improvements," said Gov. Hull, a Republican who was elected to her first full term in 1998. "Let's look at additional school days, lower class sizes, summer school courses, and better teacher preparation. I want to make sure Arizona students graduate with a...