Arizona

PHOENIX, A.Z. (May 3, 2013) – The American Federation for Children, the nation’s voice for educational choice, today praised Gov. Jan Brewer for signing House Bill 2458 into law only three days after the bill reached her desk. HB 2458 … Continued

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Cherish Love and her son Mani talk about that horrific New Year’s accident and their mission to help other students with special needs. Watch the March 20 report below from Channel 12 News in Arizona:

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The following article appeared in a December issue of Prensa Hispana, a Spanish-language weekly publication in Arizona. The English translation is below; click here to read the original article in Spanish. Being satisfied with any school or only offering your children a mediocre … Continued

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Back by demand, event engages parents and promotes scholarship opportunities for Arizona Hispanic children PHOENIX, Ariz., 10/19/11- Moving Forward, a Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options’ (www.hcreo.com) community event with over 400 rsvp’s to date, will inform Hispanic families … Continued

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From the American Federation for Children’s official blog, School Choice Now! Earlier this year, teachers unions and the education establishment jumped on the anti-bullying bandwagon with gusto, and for good reason. The rationale behind the anti-bullying movement is rational: making … Continued

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From The East Valley Tribune: The Arizona Department of Education approved 75 “empowerment savings accounts” for students with disabilities to attend private schools this fall. The accounts total just over $1 million. The state Legislature created the voucher-like program in … Continued

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