Arizona

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Arizona
Recruitment & Retention Louisiana and Arizona Look to Address Special Education Teacher Shortage
As Louisiana tries to recruit more special education teachers, Arizona lawmakers consider a bill that would let any teacher instruct special education students.
Emmanuel Felton, February 27, 2017
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Teaching Profession Which States Pay Teachers the Most (and Least)?
A new study reveals the wide range of teacher salaries from state to state.
Brenda Iasevoli, February 10, 2017
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Recruitment & Retention Can Arizona's Warm Weather Lure New Teacher Recruits From Colder Climates?
A staffing agency hired by Arizona school districts to tackle the state's severe teacher shortage is testing out a new recruiting strategy: Seek recent graduates in cold-weather states and sell them on the sunny Southwest.
Brenda Iasevoli, January 24, 2017
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Gov. Jay Inslee takes the oath of office before his inaugural address to a joint session of the legislature. Lawmakers are scrambling to revamp the K-12 funding system to satisfy a court order.
Gov. Jay Inslee takes the oath of office before his inaugural address to a joint session of the legislature. Lawmakers are scrambling to revamp the K-12 funding system to satisfy a court order.
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States State of the States: Ariz., Ark., Ga., Idaho, Kan., N.J., N.D., Ore., S.D., Vt., Wash., Wis., Wyo.
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 17, 2017
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Education Tribal Students Sue Feds Over 'Shock the Conscience' Schooling Conditions
The complaint, filed in U.S. District Court in Arizona, names the Bureau of Indian Education and the U.S. Interior Department as defendants.
Corey Mitchell, January 12, 2017
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Standards & Accountability Arizona State School Board Votes to Replace Common Core
The biggest difference in Arizona's standards involves instruction in cursive writing.
Marva Hinton, December 28, 2016
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English Learners ELLs Who Master English Early More Likely to Graduate On Time, Study Finds
An Arizona-based WestEd study found that long-term English-language learners struggled to graduate within four years of entering 9th grade.
Corey Mitchell, December 1, 2016
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English Learners Many Reclassified ELLs Still Need English-Language Support, Study Finds
Students who test out of English-language development programs continue to "struggle with the higher demands of English language arts and math," the WestEd study found.
Corey Mitchell, October 14, 2016
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Recruitment & Retention Help Wanted: Teacher-Shortage Hot Spots
Teacher shortages have continued in a number of regions, prompting legislative and administrative action.
Madeline Will, August 22, 2016
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States Arizona State Board Chair Resigns Amid Personality Clash With Schools Chief
The governor-appointed board has fought with the state's elected superintendent of public instruction over who works for whom.
Daarel Burnette II, August 19, 2016
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Science California Considers Diploma Seal for STEM Proficiency
A California bill would offer a seal of proficiency for California high school graduates who have demonstrated proficiency in STEM.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, August 1, 2016
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Law & Courts Arizona Districts Eye Ways to Use New Aid Approved by Voters
A ballot measure that passed last week will let districts tap into a state land trust for an extra $2.1 billion over the next decade.
Daarel Burnette II, May 23, 2016
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States Arizona Gov. Ducey Signs Bill Ending Dispute Between Board, State Chief
The state's board of education has fought with the state's Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas over who staff members in the department report to.
Daarel Burnette II, May 12, 2016
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Assessment Arizona, Federal Government Settle Dispute Over English-Language Learners
The U.S. departments of Justice and Education found that the state has failed to properly identify English-learners and prematurely labeled others as fluent in English.
Corey Mitchell, May 4, 2016
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