Public Education
Arizona school choice program’s error rate is reportedly 1%(The Center Square) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne told The Center Square that the Empowerment Scholarship Account’s error rate is lower than that of other Arizona government… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last year. Read More
Government
Arizona ESA fight returns as opponents launch ballot petition driveSchool choice opponents in Arizona are trying again to slash the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts program, but school choice advocates are fighting back. A coalition led by the Arizona Education… Read More
Culture
Retired FBI agent shares foolproof ways to determine whether Nancy Guthrie voice is authentic(Daily Caller News Foundation) – A retired FBI agent explained Thursday how investigators can determine whether an audio recording attributed to Nancy Guthrie is genuine. As the search for Nancy… Read More
Government
Experts dispute Arizona governor’s claims about state-funded school choice program(The Center Square) – Arizona education experts are pushing back on claims Gov. Katie Hobbs made about the Empowerment Scholarship Account program during her State of the State this week. Read More
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollmentGrand Canyon University is celebrating its historic 18th straight year without raising tuition. In an announcement on Jan. 7, GCU President Brian Mueller credited the school’s meteoric success to its commitment to affordability. “When you… Read More
Courts
Court revives lawsuit against Arizona district over parental rights, gender identityPublic schools can be sued if they withhold student gender identity information from their parents, the Arizona Court of Appeals unanimously concluded in a recent ruling. The case involves a lawsuit against… Read More
Public Education
Report predicts growth for Arizona school choice programCommon Sense Institute says 100,000 students will use Empowerment Scholarship Account Read More
Christian Schools
Arizona data show strong growth, expanding reach for universal school choiceUniversal school choice may seem new, but three years of data from Arizona – the first state to grant universal access – are enough to show some clear and encouraging… Read More
Public Education
Report says Arizona school superintendents pad their pay(The Center Square) – Arizona school superintendents are inflating taxpayer costs with salaries, lavish benefits and secretive compensation packages, a new report reveals. A Goldwater Institute report, “The… Read More
Culture
‘Legends don’t die’: Mourners flock to Charlie Kirk memorial in droves honoring slain conservative leader(Daily Caller News Foundation) – At Charlie Kirk’s memorial Sunday, supporters told the Daily Caller News Foundation that the Turning Point USA founder had shaped their lives, with some getting… Read More
Public Education
Report: Florida, Arizona, Mississippi top list for teacher freedom(The Center Square) – Only two states are better than Mississippi in teacher freedom, a report from the Heritage Foundation says The Education Freedom Report Card put Mississippi 17th overall, and… Read More
Christian Schools
Grand Canyon University celebrates record enrollment, continues prioritizing faith and affordabilityJust days after winning a legal battle against the federal government, Grand Canyon University announced an all-time high for enrollment in the 2025-26 school year. The Christian university has… Read More
Public Education
Budget shortfall leads Arizona’s largest school district to announce district redesign, job cutsIn response to a projected budget shortfall of at least $9 million, Mesa Public Schools is redesigning its district and cutting jobs “by over 40 positions,”… Read More
Opinion
School choice: One million kids can’t all be wrong(Daily Caller News Foundation) – This is the dawning of the age of school choice. The school bells will start ringing in the days and weeks ahead, but a record… Read More
Public Education
Survey gives Arizona’s public schools low marks over dropout rates, test scoresDespite record funding, Arizona’s public-school systems ranked 48th nationwide over factors such as graduation rates, test scores and school safety, according to a recent analysis. “The state tied with four… Read More
Public Education
5th graders’ plot to stab and kill classmate in public bathroom revealed after 10 monthsFour fifth-grade girls at a school in Surprise, Arizona, have been accused of plotting to lure a classmate into a bathroom and stab him to death, according to multiple media… Read More
Government
Arizona governor signs porn age verification lawArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recently signed a pornography age verification bill into law despite vetoing the measure last session. The law will require pornography sites to ensure Arizona users… Read More
Homeschools
Arizona Christian homeschool athletic association thriving after 20-year historyWhat do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California? All were previous… Read More
Government
AZ governor signs bipartisan bill banning encampments on school grounds(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Democrat Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed off on a ban Wednesday that outlaws protest encampments on college campuses. State House Bill 2880,… Read More