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A teacher confers with students at Patterson Elementary School, which has been ranked No. 40 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for best elementary schools.Voters in early results were rejecting a proposition to require district to have 60% of spending on classroom expenses.
Proposition 320 on required classroom funding failing in updated election results
Maricopa County voters appear to reject  Proposition 320 , a measure that would require certain Arizona school districts to spend at least 60% of their operating budgets on classroom … more
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President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women’s or girls’ sporting events, in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington. Arizona voters are backing a proposition that would restrict who could play athletics at the school level.(Associated Press/ Evan Vucci)
Proposition 318 to restrict student athletics passing
Arizona voters were favoring Proposition 318, a measure that would expand restrictions on transgender athletes participating in girls' and women's sports, according to early election results Tuesday … more
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Republican Kimberly Yee, left, and Democrat Terry Leyba Ruiz are competing to become Arizona’s next superintendent of public instruction in the Nov. 3 general election.
Ruiz takes early lead against Yee in Arizona superintendent race
Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz held an early lead Tuesday night in Arizona's race for superintendent of public instruction, potentially bringing a longtime classroom educator and community college … more
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Verrado High School is one of Agua Fria Union High School District's schools.District voters are backing a 15% maintenance and operations override in early voting Tuesday.
Agua Fria school budget override leads in early election returns
Voters in the Agua Fria Union High School District were favoring the continuation of a 15% maintenance and operations budget override Tuesday night, according to early election results from Maricopa … more
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Litchfield Elementary School is shown. Voters are approving of 15% maintenance and operations override in the district in early votes.
Litchfield Elementary budget override leads with 60% support in early returns
Voters in the Litchfield Elementary School District were favoring the continuation of a 15% maintenance and operations budget override Tuesday night, according to early election results from Maricopa … more
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Mountain Trail Middle School is excited to welcome students for the 2026-27 school year. A measure that would have a 15% override is leading in early election returns.
Paradise Valley school funding measures lead in early returns
Voters in the Paradise Valley Unified School District were favoring two budget override measures Tuesday night, according to early results from Maricopa County Elections. Question 1, which would … more
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FILE - Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs delivers her State of the State address at the state Capitol, Jan. 8, 2024, in Phoenix. On Thursday, Feb. 8, the Arizona Legislature considered a bill to give counties more time to tally votes after county officials complained that a 2022 change in law would make it difficult to complete the vote counting this year in time if the results were close enough to trigger a mandatory recount. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Arizona voters rejecting expansion of DEI bans in early returns
Arizona voters were rejecting Proposition 142, a proposed constitutional amendment restricting diversity, equity and inclusion policies in public institutions, according to early election results … more
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Principal Denise Lundberg helps young leaders find their voices at Litchfield Elementary School.
Inside LESD79: Meet Principal Denise Lundberg
Principal Denise Lundberg helps young leaders find their voices at Litchfield Elementary School. more
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Principal Tanya Rotteger strikes a chord with students at Corte Sierra Elementary School in Avondale, within the Litchfield Park Elementary School District.
Inside Litchfield Elementary School District: Meet Principal Tanya Rotteger
Principal Tanya Rotteger strikes a chord with students at Corte Sierra Elementary School in Avondale, within the Litchfield Park Elementary School District . more
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Arizona among four states receiving additional research as colleges confront financial pressures and student retention challenges.
Latino college students value degrees but struggle to finish, survey finds
Arizona among four states receiving additional research as colleges confront financial pressures and student retention challenges. more
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New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal.
Arizona could gain $11B by increasing education after high school
New research identifies workforce shortages in healthcare and semiconductor manufacturing as Arizona works toward its 2030 education attainment goal. more
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Principal Courtney Frazier builds a school community at Belen Soto Elementary School where every student matters.
Inside Litchfield Elementary School District : Meet Principal Courtney Frazier
Principal Courtney Frazier builds a school community at Belen Soto Elementary School where every student matters. more
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