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Litchfield Elementary School District is rolling out changes to curriculum, assessments and teacher support this school year following months of work by educator-led summer committees.
Inside Litchfield Schools’ new plan to improve student learning
Litchfield Elementary School District students and teachers are starting the school year with revised writing lessons, new assessments and expanded classroom resources developed by educators who … more
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Superintendent Carter Davidson, Ed. D.
Litchfield Schools target better results, smarter spending
Student achievement, fiscal accountability and a closer examination of whether district programs are producing results will drive Litchfield Elementary School District Superintendent Carter Davidson’s goals for the 2026-27 school year. 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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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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Ask how much Arizona spends on its public schools and the answer can range from about $9 billion to nearly $17 billion — depending on what is being counted.
Following the money: How Arizona pays for public school students
Money for Arizona’s public schools comes from multiple sources, including state appropriations, local property taxes and federal funding. Which sources are included can significantly change the answer to a basic question: How much does Arizona spend on public education? more
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One of the most celebrated programs receiving funding is the 9th Grade On-Track initiative. At Camelback High School in Phoenix, where the program was piloted in 2019, on-track rates for freshman nearly doubled, with graduation rates climbing from 72% to 92%.
9th Grade On-Track grows statewide despite uncertain future funding
Over 20,000 Arizona freshmen will begin the school year with access to 9th Grade On-Track programs after a one-time $3.4 million state investment expanded the evidence-based initiative to six additional school districts. Future expansion is in jeopardy after lawmakers declined to fund new grants in the 2027 budget. 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 ultimate guide to Arizona education: what you need to know
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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North Canyon High transitions to a full Army JROTC program.
North Canyon High School transitions to full Army JROTC program
The school received approval in April 2026 to transition to a full JROTC program. more
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Pinnacle High School in PVSchools district
Pinnacle students head out of state for football, leadership, cross country and DECA
The Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board approved the secondary field trips Aug. 6. District policy requires parental permission, appropriate chaperone ratios and both male and female chaperones for overnight trips. more
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Fireside Elementary School is one of many Paradise Valley Schools that received A-rating in 2025.
PVSchools expands ParentSquare, launches StudentSquare for high school students
Families are being asked to activate their ParentSquare accounts using the email address and phone number associated with their Infinite Campus accounts. more
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Paradise Valley Unified School District Governing Board members meet during an August meeting as the district begins the 2026-27 school year.
PVSchools begins school year with more than 170 new certified employees
Paradise Valley Unified School District kicked off the 2026-27 school year with expanded student programs , new communication tools and additional opportunities for students to travel and compete, as … more
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ASBCS August 4th summary
Arizona charter board approves new Mesa school, reviews financial recovery plans
The Arizona State Board for Charter Schools approved a new Mesa charter high school, adopted financial recovery agreements for two charter operators and announced changes aimed at reducing administrative burdens on schools during its Aug. 5 meeting. more
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