Arizona

From The Arizona Republic: Charter schools, open enrollment and niche programs are luring students from neighborhood schools in a massive school-choice movement sweeping the state and country. For several years, Arizona school districts have fought back. Public schools, the only … Continued

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From The East Valley Tribune: Arizona families of children with special needs have until Wednesday to apply for the initial round of Empowerment Savings Accounts to pay for private school or other education services. State legislators passed a law creating … Continued

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From Jonathan Butcher in The Arizona Republic: Six years ago, Andrea Weck-Robertson was a single mother who wanted the best for her daughter. She struggled with her 4-year-old’s special needs, including the challenges of autism and cerebral palsy. Andrea’s experience … Continued

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From the Goldwater Institute: Mark your calendars: beginning July 1, Arizona students with special needs and their families can begin applying for Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA’s), a new program for this traditionally underserved population. The state will deposit 90 percent … Continued

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From Arizona Central: Citing worries about creating new budget holes for the state, Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed Wednesday a second effort at expanding private school tuition tax credits, raising the likelihood of a special legislative session. By rejecting Senate Bill … Continued

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From The Arizona Daily Star: PHOENIX – Saying it “unbalances the budget,” Gov. Jan Brewer on Tuesday vetoed a bid to sharply increase the amount of money individuals and corporations could redirect from paying the state to go instead to … Continued

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