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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.

Exploring the Daily Impact of the Teacher Walkout

May 6, 2018 How the Capitol, a church and classrooms in Southern Arizona responded to the protests.

Navajo Teachers Change Rally Cry To 'Rez For Ed'

May 4, 2018 Many rural schools stayed open during a statewide walkout, but teachers there participated in their own ways.

Arizona Legislature Wraps Up Budget Amid Teacher Protests

May 3, 2018 Educators looked on as lawmakers worked all night to approve the spending plan.

Attorney: Goldwater Claims Not Viable if Districts Make Up Minutes

May 3, 2018 The Goldwater Institute says closed school districts deprived Arizona students of an education.

Education Association: Teachers Return to Work Thursday if Lawmakers Pass Budget

May 1, 2018 On fourth day of statewide walkouts, schools begin reopening.

Vail School District First in Pima County to Reopen Amid Walkout

May 1, 2018 Superintendent says subs filled in gaps and 95% of support staff returned for school reopening Tuesday.

Goldwater Institute Threatens School Districts With Walkout Lawsuit

May 1, 2018 Goldwater says the walkout is unlawful, employees must return to work and districts must return to normal operation, finding substitutes if necessary.

Legislature Starts Budget While Teachers Protest

May 1, 2018 Teachers flooded the state Capitol on Monday for third day of protests.

Vail Schools to Open Tuesday

Apr 30, 2018 Superintendent Baker says "most" teachers to return, and instruction will occur.

Striking Arizona Teachers Gather at Capitol for 3rd Day

Apr 30, 2018 Demonstrations continue as Legislature expected to work through budget deal with Gov. Ducey.

Filings: No Teacher Donations to Ducey in 2018

Apr 30, 2018 No donors to the Ducey campaign listed an occupation in the public education sector.

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