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A group of children enjoys outdoor play at a community park. Experts point to early intervention, strong literacy instruction and family engagement as key factors in student success.
Arizona ranks 47th in education. Success stories are closer than you think.
As the state once again ranks 47th in education, policymakers, educators and parents are increasingly looking to successful schools for answers. What separates Arizona's highest-performing schools from the rest? more
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Summer meal programs help ensure Arizona students continue to have access to nutritious food when school cafeterias would otherwise be closed during summer break.
As SNAP shrinks and food banks struggle, schools become Arizona's summer safety net
Arizona has seen a dramatic decline in SNAP participation over the past year. Multiple reports show hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost food assistance benefits, including more than 200,000 children. more
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Summer meal programs help ensure Arizona students continue to have access to nutritious food when school cafeterias would otherwise be closed during summer break.
As SNAP shrinks and food banks struggle, schools become Arizona's summer safety net
Arizona has seen a dramatic decline in SNAP participation over the past year. Multiple reports show hundreds of thousands of Arizonans have lost food assistance benefits, including more than 200,000 children. more
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A child uses the Smile Zemi learning tablet, an at-home educational platform designed to build early literacy, math, and problem-solving skills before kindergarten. The stylus-based system aligns with Common Core standards and recently launched a new Pre-K program for children ages 3 and 4.
Arizona families turn to tablets to prepare children for kindergarten
A Japan-based educational platform approved as an Arizona ESA marketplace vendor is expanding into the state’s growing early-learning market with a tablet system designed to bring some preschool-aged children to a first-grade readiness level before kindergarten even begins. more
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Students increasingly rely on digital learning platforms for assignments, testing and communication, making cybersecurity disruptions a growing concern for schools nationwide. Recent attacks targeting educational systems have forced some districts to temporarily shut down online learning tools during critical academic periods.
Cybersecurity is becoming a core school safety issue in Arizona
A nationwide cyberattack targeting the educational platform Canvas disrupted classrooms, final exams and student access across Arizona, exposing how deeply schools now rely on digital systems and how vulnerable those systems have become to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. more
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Five of the eight Chandler Unified School District policies listed for discussion at Wednesday’s governing Board meeting mention bullying. The eight policies will be addressed as an informational item requested by board member Kurt Rohrs, the agenda states.
Arizona schools grapple with uptick in cyberbullying
Educators, mental health advocates and school safety experts across Arizona say cyberbullying has evolved into one of the fastest-growing student safety concerns facing schools. This is especially … more
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Kimberly Yee and Tom Horne speak during Thursday’s Republican primary debate for Arizona superintendent of public instruction, focusing on school choice, academic performance and ESA accountability.
Horne, Yee clash over ESA oversight, literacy and teacher retention in Arizona debate
Incumbent Tom Horne and State Treasurer Kimberly Yee repeatedly clashed Thursday night over ESA oversight, academic performance and whether the Department of Education should aggressively interpret state law or more narrowly administer it. more
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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz speaks during the Arizona Clean Elections debate for superintendent of public instruction.
Democrats focus on teacher retention, ESA oversight, rural schools in Arizona superintendent debate
Teacher shortages, ESA accountability and the future of Arizona public education took center stage during the recent Arizona Clean Elections debate between superintendent candidates … more
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Arizona leaders discuss new models for college success
The event, titled "Higher Education Roundtable: Strengthening Pathways for First-Generation Students", brings together students, education advocates and nonprofit organizations to examine the less visible barriers that can derail college success. more
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High school athletes celebrate after a team victory. As Arizona’s school choice landscape expands, lawmakers and athletic organizations are debating whether ESA-funded and nontraditional students should have broader access to public school sports and extracurricular activities.
Arizona’s school choice expansion Is testing high school sports rules
A growing debate over ESA-funded students participating in district athletics is exposing larger tensions around fairness, funding and whether Arizona’s education-based sports system can adapt to a rapidly changing educational landscape. more
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WHO: Public School Educators and Retirees WHAT: March and Rally Against HCR 2040 WHEN: Friday, May 8, 2026 WHERE: Members will march from the southeast corner of Adams Street and 1st Street, down the south side of Adams Street (heading east) before gathering for a short speaking program in front of Symphony Hall
Arizona educators rally against HCR 2040 ahead of potential 2026 ballot fight
Because HCR 2040 is a concurrent resolution, it does not require Gov. Katie Hobbs’ signature if approved by the Legislature. Instead, Arizona voters would decide the proposal directly at the ballot box in November 2026. more
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Financial literacy begins young and a new banking app is designed to help young children become educated earners.
Summer jobs can offer lasting financial lessons for Arizona youth
Early experiences with money can influence how young people approach saving, spending and even work ethic long-term. Yet for many families, it’s not always clear how to turn those early paychecks into meaningful lessons rather than just extra spending money. more
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