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(L-R)Attorney General Kris Mayes, Javier Becerra Barrera, Keisha Orozco Lopez, Gustavo Osorio Beltran, and Stand for Children Arizona Executive Director Rebecca Gau
Scholarships target access, persistence and workforce needs
As Arizona works to strengthen its future workforce , education organizations across the state are expanding scholarship opportunities that go beyond tuition assistance to support students through … more
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With significant policy decisions looming, from ballot measures to elected leadership, every stakeholder from parents and educators to employers has a role to play in shaping the future of education in Arizona in 2026.
Top 5 things to watch in Arizona education in 2026
As Arizona closes a tumultuous year for schools and policymakers, 2026 is poised to be a consequential year for public education — from funding battles and teacher pipelines to policy shifts and accountability. These are the five key areas Arizona families, educators and civic leaders should track closely. more
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Gilbert has lots of transportation infrastructure projects to be done, but little money to do it.
Gilbert officials outline long-term infrastructure funding gap 
Gilbert officials say the town is approaching a critical transition point for infrastructure, with billions of dollars in identified transportation needs and limited funding capacity once existing … more
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If 2024 marked a period of recovery, 2025 was the year that revealed which problems had truly been solved and which had not.
Top 5 Issues in Arizona Education in 2025
If 2024 marked a period of recovery, 2025 was the year that revealed which problems had truly been solved and which had not. more
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At Saguaro High School in Scottsdale, students and families have raised concerns about a Turning Point USA–affiliated student club associated with conservative activist Charlie Kirk, arguing its presence creates pressure and division on campus.
Religion debates resurface in Arizona schools
Three months after Trump promised new federal guidance on prayer, Arizona districts are beginning to feel the impact through a growing push to test long-settled boundaries in public education. more
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With ESA spending now surpassing $1 billion annually, vouchers account for roughly 10-12%  of state K-12 funding while serving fewer than 10% of students.
$1 billion in voucher spending raises new budget pressures for Arizona schools
Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program passed the $1 billion annual spending mark in early November, based on enrollment and award data posted to the Arizona Department of Education’s … more
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Lyndon Baines Johnson Federal Building which serves as the Dept of Education by architect Faulkner, Kingsbury & Stenhouse; Chatelain, Gauger & Nolan. Built in 1959
What the federal education shift means for Arizona schools and students
Arizona schools and families are bracing for uncertainty as the federal government moves to scale back the role of the U.S. Department of Education, a shift that could affect oversight of special education, Title I funding and student civil rights protections. more
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Screenshot of Dec 8 AZ Board of Education Meeting with AZ State Board of Education, and members Dr. Cruz Rivera, Scott Hagerman and Jason Catanese.
With $866 million on the line, Arizona opens contentious review of teacher standards
Arizona education officials are launching a year-long review of professional teaching standards to comply with federal guidance calling for the removal of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion language … more
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The Best Bar is now available at all 11 AJ’s Fine Foods locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler, Mesa and Tucson.
The Best Bar announces first retail location at AJ’s Fine Foods
The Best Bar is now available at all 11 AJ’s Fine Foods locations in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler, Mesa and Tucson. After a year of planning, the Phoenix-based small-batch nut and … more
Arizona State University faculty member and designer Joanna de’Shay presented pieces from her Black Russian Label at the Holiday Prelude.
The Holiday Prelude shows how private giving supports youth learning
Families, educators, donors and emerging artists return year after year because they understand the stakes. When schools reduce or eliminate arts programming, many students lose access to environments where creativity, discipline and belonging take shape. more
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Arizona’s school districts are sounding alarms over a transportation system that has quietly deteriorated in the years following the pandemic, creating longer commutes, reduced route coverage and mounting safety issues for students across the state.
3 ways Arizona’s school transportation system is straining — and who is paying the price
Arizona’s school transportation system is fraying in ways that differ sharply from one district to the next, but the end result is the same: longer rides, strained operations and growing gaps … more
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Lindsey Manz
Making family meals merry through mindful eating
Between festive desserts, classroom celebrations, stocking stuffers and tasty gifts arriving from friends and family, the holiday season brings endless opportunities for sugar overload. As a result, … more
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