News, Education Funding Stories

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.

Gov. Ducey: TUSD's Plan for Staff Raises "Disappointing"

May 10, 2018 TUSD Superintendent has expressed interest in using new money for staff and faculty raises.

How Are Teachers Paid? A Discussion of School Funding With Former Supe

May 7, 2018 John Pedicone says the education debate is about much more than teacher salaries.

Ducey Defends No-Tax Budget Growth of Teacher Pay Raise Plan

May 7, 2018 Meanwhile, educators push initiative to raise taxes on those with high incomes.

Attorney Explains Difference Between Walkout and Strike

May 7, 2018 Employment Attorney Barney Holtzman also discussed whether districts can be sued for the walkout.

Pima County Superintendent on Property Tax Increase in Budget

May 7, 2018 The same budget that offers teachers raises requires TUSD to levy a secondary property tax.

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