In schools across Arizona, thousands of girls are missing class every month — not because they’re sick, but because they have their period and no access to the products they need.
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In a state where debates over education funding and school choice are ongoing, Arizona is emerging as a national hotspot for microschools. These small, often non-traditional learning environments …
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Across Arizona, students are returning to classrooms plagued by deteriorating infrastructure — crumbling roofs, failing HVAC systems and outdated facilities — that pose growing risks to …
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While students in Massachusetts benefit from the nation's highest per-pupil funding, higher teacher pay and smaller class sizes, many Arizona kids are cramming into overcrowded classrooms with …
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Amid a rising youth mental health crisis — especially in rural areas — the Arizona Department of Education has launched a statewide telehealth initiative in partnership with Cartwheel , …
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As Arizona’s economy races ahead, a new report from Maricopa Community Colleges and Arizona Town Hall warns the state may not have the workforce it needs to sustain that growth.
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In many urban Arizona districts, students take advantage of digital tools like Khanmigo and MagicSchool to supplement learning. But in rural communities, limited bandwidth, aging infrastructure, and …
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In a typical fifth-grade classroom in the Paradise Valley Unified School District, students hunch over Chromebooks, whispering into headsets or typing out questions about algebra, ecosystems or …
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In Arizona, families of children with disabilities are encountering significant challenges in accessing appropriate educational services. Long delays in securing Individualized Education …
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As Arizona's classrooms grapple with mounting challenges, a growing number of educators are confronting a mental health crisis that threatens the stability of the state's education system. Recent …
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The Stats: Over 30% of students in some districts are chronically absent, missing at least 18 days of school per year.
The Solution: Implementing early-warning systems, hiring family …
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Educators are leaving the profession in alarming numbers, and those who remain say the job is no longer sustainable.
“Teacher pay is a factor. Salaries have lagged behind inflation, and …
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