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Teacher Kristina Sherman shows her surprise at winning a classroom grant.
Wishes for Teachers opens applications for $2,500 classroom grants
Arizona teachers can apply for $2,500 classroom grants as the Fiesta Sports Foundation prepares to distribute a record $1.75 million through its Wishes for Teachers program this school year. more
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Arizona childcare waitlist tops 14,500 as families face cost and capacity crunch.
Arizona’s childcare divide widens as thousands wait for help
As of Aug. 28, 14,528 children from 8,759 families were waiting for state assistance to help pay for care. At the same time, Arizona has roughly 250,000 licensed child-care slots for an estimated 300,000 children who potentially need them. more
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Prop 320, the classroom-spending proposal was initially advanced as HCR 2007 before its provisions were incorporated into SCR 1032, the resolution ultimately referred to voters as Proposition 320.
Arizona districts face potential funding losses under Prop. 320
Arizona voters will decide in November whether certain school districts should be required to direct at least 60% of their operational spending to direct instructional expenses, a proposal that … more
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WestEd researchers Reino Makkonen and Alicia Okpareke presented their findings to the board.
How Arizona prepares teachers may affect whether they stay
Arizona's growing teacher-preparation alternatives may be helping schools keep teachers in their communities, but new research suggests programs offering more clinical classroom experience may better … more
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On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond.
Arizona school overrides and bonds: What voters need to know
On Nov. 3, Arizona voters will decide whether to approve school district overrides and bonds for operating and capital expenses. What those measures would pay for, and how long taxpayers would pay, depends on whether the ballot asks for an override or a bond. more
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Arizona charter schools educate public school students, receive taxpayer funding and cannot charge tuition. But the way Arizona pays them differs significantly from the way it finances traditional school districts.
Following the money: How Arizona pays for charter school students
Approximately $2.09 billion of the revised FY2026 formula went toward charter equalization assistance. more
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Arizona students head back to school with more education options than ever, including district and charter schools, private schools, homeschooling and ESA-funded alternatives — each with different rules, funding sources and accountability requirements.
The Arizona education guide
Arizona has one of the most diverse education systems in the nation, giving families access to district schools, charter schools, private schools, homeschooling, micro schools, online learning programs, scholarship tax credits and Empowerment Scholarship Accounts. Yet many public discussions reduce these options to a simple debate between public schools and private schools. more
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A new federal education tax credit scheduled to launch in 2027 could eventually become another source of education funding for Arizona families, but only if the state chooses to participate.
Federal tax credit could add another layer to Arizona's school choice system if state opts in
A new federal education tax credit scheduled to launch in 2027 could eventually become another source of education funding for Arizona families, but only if the state chooses to participate. more
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Young hikers explore Tonto National Forest, one of many public lands where fourth graders can use their free Every Kid Outdoors pass to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences.
National parks become living classrooms for fourth graders through free pass program
From the Grand Canyon to Tonto National Forest, Arizona's public lands can become living classrooms for fourth graders through the free Every Kid Outdoors program, which gives students and their families access to more than 2,000 federal recreation sites nationwide. more
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Tucson Police School Safety Officer William Bonanno plays with students at Legacy Traditional School in Tucson shortly after being honored for stopping an armed intruder on campus. The January 2025 incident prompted widespread praise and recognition for Bonanno’s quick actions.
Arizona commits to school safety
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has pledged to maintain armed law enforcement on all school campuses currently staffed, even if federal funding is paused. The move comes as … more
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Boys & Girls Club of the Valley has kicked off a reading program meant to keep youngsters engaged through the summer months.
Arizona's Literacy Plan 2030 targets reading gains with science
Arizona’s Literacy Plan 2030 is a statewide initiative aimed at ensuring all children read proficiently by third grade through evidence-based instruction and family engagement. The plan addresses persistent literacy gaps with early screening, teacher training and community partnerships. If successful, it could become a national model for improving reading outcomes. more
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Silas Munoz, a student at Surprise Elementary School, enjoys his school lunch.
Arizona schools brace for food insecurity surge
In Arizona’s classrooms, hunger is a daily barrier to learning — and it may be about to get worse. The sweeping tax and spending package signed by President Trump — formally … more
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