Education Funding in Arizona
Stories on the statewide debate over teacher pay and education funding.
University of Arizona unveils preliminary “balanced” budget amid ongoing recovery from $140M deficit
University of Arizona announces draft balanced budget with limited raises, 7.5% admin cuts, and cautious optimism following $140M financial shortfall.
Tucson eyes early childhood education cuts amid budget strain
Families and educators urge Tucson leaders to preserve Pima Early Education Program scholarship funding, a vital preschool scholarship program at risk in the proposed city budget.
State Board of Education delays vote on school voucher handbook—again
Arizona’s State Board of Education delayed a vote on a revised ESA handbook, drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents of school vouchers.
Tohono O’odham Nation: Head Start closure would "devastate" tribal families
Nation says cutting Head Start would threatening early education, language, and cultural programs for children.
Horne seeks proof of privacy law compliance as Ed Dept. pushes schools to disclose gender info to parents
Horne requests proof of privacy law compliance as the U.S. Department of Education urges schools to share students' gender identity changes with parents.
Arizona State Board of Education delays vote on '25-26 ESA Handbook
The board voted to delay approving a new ESA handbook, which adds spending caps and curriculum rules for school vouchers.
Arizona students drop in reading scores, Nation's Report Card shows
Overall, Arizona scored 232 on its report in comparison to the country's average score of 237.
In-state undergraduate tuition remains same for upcoming academic year
The last time in-state resident tuition increased was in 2023.
Cholla High School students experience Native art through virtual reality
Students, through the use of virtual reality sets, listened to three different stories from Navajo artists.
