News, Education Funding Stories

Tips for Keeping the Cost of College Down

Sep 17, 2018 A discussion with certified financial planner Mary Ahearn.

Court Bars From Ballot Tax on Wealthy to Fund Education

Aug 30, 2018 A majority of the court found that the measure's description of the change in tax rates creates a danger of confusion or unfairness.

Proposal to Tax the Wealthy for Schools: Proposition 207

Aug 23, 2018 The Invest in Education Act surpassed the required number of signatures to go to voters in November.

Home Sharing Is a Second 'Job' for Many Tucson Teachers

Aug 17, 2018 Airbnb says 12 percent of Tucson "hosts" are educators.

Suit Seeks to Keep Education Tax Proposal Off Ballot

Jul 25, 2018 The lawsuit claims the Invest in Education would effectively raise taxes for all taxpayers; initiative backers call that claim "ridiculous."

Tiny Homes Used to Recruit and Retain Vail Teachers

Jul 24, 2018 A look at Vail School District's novel approach.

Voucher Vote Creates Dilemma for School-Choice Supporters

Jul 23, 2018 Some supporters of vouchers are questioning whether voter protection of a measure is too limiting.

Pima County Supervisors OK TUSD Desegregation Tax Plan, Defying Legislature

Jun 12, 2018 County plans to leave tax as a part of its primary property tax, bucking recently passed law.

Arizona to Use VW Settlement Money for New School Buses

Jun 8, 2018 Gov. Ducey announced plans for at least 280 buses for low-income districts.

Why 9% Raises for Arizona's Teachers Are No Guarantee

May 19, 2018 The Arizona School Boards Association offers an explanation.

100 Years of Stories: Arizona Centenarians

May 18, 2018 Also on Arizona Spotlight: Are raises for Arizona teachers guaranteed?; how a little bird provided a clue about Arizona's changing climate; and visit "Saxorcism", an immersive music experience.

Teachers Who Led Strikes Now Turning Focus to Elections

May 17, 2018 Educator protests in states like Arizona have made education funding a major midterm campaign issue.

Study: Despite Modest Income, Teachers Pay for Class Needs

May 15, 2018 The National Center for Education Statistics found that teachers pay nearly $480 a year for classroom supplies.

Basis Asks Parents to Subsidize Teacher Pay

May 14, 2018 The Arizona charter school company received about $5 million in donations last year, according to records.

Forum to Discuss Pima Community College's Progress

May 14, 2018 College faces lower enrollment, funding cuts.

Wrapping Up Teacher Walkouts

May 13, 2018 Education reporter Hank Stephenson debriefs the Red for Ed movement.

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