Jenny Clark, founder of Love Your School said Arizona’s school choice debate is being shaped by coordinated political and financial forces as a ballot initiative targeting the state’s education savings account program moves forward.
Corey DeAngelis of Heritage Foundation criticized Governor Katie Hobbs’ decision to veto an Arizona bill aimed at expanding access to federal education funding options through a new school choice program.
Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne is calling on Governor Hobbs to sign a bill allowing participation in a new federal school tax credit program.
Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne criticized Governor Katie Hobbs’ veto of a bill aimed at increasing transparency around school district executive pay.
Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Rachel Walden said most students are performing below grade level due to shifts away from core instruction in reading and math.
Corey DeAngelis of The Heritage Foundation said that all Democrats voted against an Arizona Senate bill requiring at least 60% of school district operational funds go toward classroom instruction and teachers.
The American Federation for Children has announced support for a new ballot initiative aimed at preserving Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program.
Arizona Free Enterprise Club reported details about claims made regarding fraud in Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program by a local reporter with family ties to Red for Ed activists.
Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne criticized KPNX’s reporting on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts in a letter sent March 17.
Karrin Taylor Robson said that Arizona leads nationally on school choice due to prioritizing parental decisions about education.