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An analysis by the Arizona Education Network of the Arizona Learns 2009-2010 Achievement Profiles for All Schools published by the Arizona Department of Education shows that traditional public schools, once again, performed better than charter schools over the same period.  To see last year’s results, click here.   The report also shows a significant decrease in  Continue Reading >

An analysis by the Arizona Education Network of the Arizona Learns 2009-2010 Achievement Profiles for All Schools published by the Arizona Department of Education shows a significant decrease in the number of excelling schools in Arizona.  In 2008-2009 there were 321 traditional schools and 74 charter schools excelling in the state.  In 2009-2010 the number of excelling school dropped  Continue Reading >

The Joint Legislative Budget Council (JLBC) released an analysis of budget cuts to the state general fund operating budget over the last four fiscal years (2008-2011). According to the report, Arizona has faced four consecutive years with a budget shortfall. Over the last four years, Arizona’s K-12 public schools have seen a $883.9 million reduction in funding. Similarly, funding for the state’s community colleges has been cut by $53.5 million and the universities by $232.5 million.

The spring 2010 Arizona’s Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) scores were released Thursday by the Arizona Department of Education.

An analysis by the Arizona Education Network of the Arizona Learns 2008-2009 Achievement Profiles for All Schools published by the Arizona Department of Education shows that traditional public school performed better than charter schools over the same period.

A recent poll conducted by Expect More Arizona found that most parents believe education at their local school should be of a higher quality and that they have not lost sight of education as a major priority.

Arizona public school districts are responding to charter school models with innovative programs, and some are offering their own charter schools.

Education Week has recently released its annual Report Card on American public education, and it shows mixed results for Arizona.

Arizona State University President Michael Crow was named one of the top 10 college presidents by Time Magazine this week. Time cites increased research funding and national merit scholars as some of the factors that led to this honor.

While charter schools like Basis are known for their excelling programs, many other charter schools have not met their promises.

With the recent k-12 budget cuts the AZ legislature has enacted, many students are coming back to the new school year with larger than ever class sizes.

More cuts to education in this surprise budget.

The Arizona Department of Education released the 2009 AIMS test results for Arizona students.

Educating Arizona: Assessing Our Education System (Birth-Grade 12) January 2008, Arizona Community Foundation This report examines Arizona’s student performance and system indicators and concludes with seven suggestions for improving the schools in our state. Lead with Five: Five Investments to Improve Arizona Education Rodel Foundation, February 2005 Bridging the Grad Gap: Measuring the Economic Benefits  Continue Reading >