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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

January 19, 2026
Christian Schools
Christian college Grand Canyon University celebrates 18-year tuition freeze, record enrollment  

Grand 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

January 9, 2026
Courts
Court revives lawsuit against Arizona district over parental rights, gender identity

Public 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

January 6, 2026
Public Education
Report predicts growth for Arizona school choice program

Common Sense Institute says 100,000 students will use Empowerment Scholarship Account Read More

October 23, 2025
Christian Schools
Arizona data show strong growth, expanding reach for universal school choice

Universal 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

October 23, 2025
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, â€œThe Hidden Ways… Read More

September 30, 2025
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

September 22, 2025
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

September 15, 2025
Christian Schools
Grand Canyon University celebrates record enrollment, continues prioritizing faith and affordability

Just 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

August 26, 2025
Public Education
Budget shortfall leads Arizona’s largest school district to announce district redesign, job cuts

In 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

August 21, 2025
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

August 15, 2025
Public Education
Survey gives Arizona’s public schools low marks over dropout rates, test scores

Despite 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

July 31, 2025
Public Education
5th graders’ plot to stab and kill classmate in public bathroom revealed after 10 months 

Four 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

June 30, 2025
Courts
Former county treasurer in Arizona sentenced to 10 years for embezzling over $38M

(AZ Free News) – A former longtime public servant in Santa Cruz County has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison after pleading guilty to stealing tens of millions… Read More

June 30, 2025
Government
Arizona governor signs porn age verification law 

Arizona 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 are… Read More

June 23, 2025
Homeschools
Arizona Christian homeschool athletic association thriving after 20-year history

What 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

June 18, 2025
Politics
Democrats grasping for image makeover with mustaches and beards

(The Daily Signal) – Democrats are looking to broaden their voter appeal by recruiting unconventional candidates and changing their image.  One example of the recent outreach is JoAnna Mendoza, a… Read More

May 30, 2025
Public Education
More school choice leads to greater educational options, study finds

(The Center Square) – States with universal school choice policies see more growth in educational options for families, according to a new report. EdChoice, a nonprofit organization that researches school… Read More

May 21, 2025
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, bipartisan-sponsored legislation… Read More

May 13, 2025
Government
New Arizona law affirms parental rights, protects student privacy

Arizona has passed a new law that gives parents more control over their child’s private information. Before the law passed, public schools didn’t even need to tell parents they were… Read More

May 6, 2025