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MEDIA INQUIRIES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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jsumner@stand.org<\/a> | 623-760-3897<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2026<\/summary>
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Arizona governor signs bill to end several criminal court fees<\/strong><\/a>
June 19, 2026 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the new Arizona state budget mean for education funding?<\/a><\/strong>
June 16, 2026 – ABC15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gov. Hobbs reviewing $18 billion budget, expected to sign Saturday<\/a><\/strong>
June 12, 2026 – AZFamily<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th Grade On-Track helped me; I want all students to benefit<\/a><\/strong>
June 10, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizonans shouldn\u2019t have to choose between work, child care<\/a><\/strong>
June 4, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st-generation Arizona students can face unique challenges when applying for college<\/strong><\/a>
May 26, 2026 – KTAR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebecca Gau: Taking the right next step for Arizona\u2019s children<\/a><\/strong>
May 15, 2026 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona leaders discuss new models for college success<\/a><\/strong>
May 11, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona scholarship helps first-generation students turn college plans into reality<\/strong><\/a>
May 4, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Douglas High School senior awarded $20,000 scholarship<\/a><\/strong>
May 1, 2026 – Douglas Dispatch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona\u2019s literacy push gains momentum through competition<\/a><\/strong>
April 25, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona districts awarded 9th Grade On-Track grants<\/a><\/strong>
April 14, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona Early Childhood Alliance hosts legislative day at Capitol<\/a><\/strong>
February 22, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Families, advocates push for more funding in child care services<\/a><\/strong>
February 16, 2026 – ABC15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona must reform juvenile life sentences | Opinion<\/a><\/strong>
February 16, 2026 – Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abren convocatoria a la beca Renaissance para estudiantes latinos o nativos: Mira c\u00f3mo postular<\/a><\/strong>
January 28, 2026 – Univision<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill aims at removing criminal court fees for adults<\/a><\/strong>
January 25, 2026 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarship season is underway for Yuma and La Paz students planning for college<\/a><\/strong>
January 15, 2026 – KAWC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$20,000 scholarship opens for first-generation students<\/a><\/strong>
January 13, 2026 – KOLD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships target access, persistence and workforce needs<\/a><\/strong>
January 11, 2026 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications open for Stand for Children Arizona Renaissance Scholarship<\/a><\/strong>
January 9, 2026 – Arizona Daily Sun<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2025<\/summary>
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Chandler state senator honored by advocacy group<\/a><\/strong>
December 29, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KJZZ\u2019s The Show for Dec. 8, 2025: Arizona\u2019s child care waitlist, winter book picks and more<\/a><\/strong>
December 8, 2025 – KJZZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Childcare shouldn\u2019t be out of reach for Arizona families<\/a><\/strong>
December 3, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list state officials can’t help but check twice<\/a><\/strong>
November 24, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants to help ninth-graders succeed now open to Arizona districts<\/a><\/strong>
November 12, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postsecondary accessibility could bring in millions for Arizona\u2019s economy<\/a><\/strong>
October 22, 2025 – KTAR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona erases $40M in court fees for juvenile delinquents<\/a><\/strong>
September 28, 2025 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tucson Unified revises student cellphone rules<\/a><\/strong>
September 16, 2025 – KOLD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horne seeks $180 million to expand school safety program<\/a><\/strong>
September 11, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona budget includes $3.4M to help high school freshman get on track to graduate<\/a><\/strong>
July 9, 2025 – KTAR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona 2026 budget invests in schools, but future needs a fix<\/a><\/strong>
July 2, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Like in Harry Potter’: Phoenix Camelback High School freshmen split into ‘houses’<\/a><\/strong>
June 14, 2025 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scholarships for child care are drying up. Now families are paying the price<\/a><\/strong>
April 8, 2025 – ABC15<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona families fight for affordable childcare<\/a><\/strong>
April 8, 2025 – 12News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona child care advocates want $120M in state funding to go toward day care<\/a><\/strong>
April 8, 2025 – Daily Independent<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2024<\/summary>
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Stand for Children Arizona applauds bipartisan budget<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/18\/2024 Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statement on the Dismissal of Superintendent Horne\u2019s ELL Case<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/08\/2024 Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand for Children Arizona Endorses Governor Hobbs’ FY 25 Education-Centric Budget<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/12\/2024 Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand for Children Arizona Commends Governor Hobbs’ Commitment to Education in State of the State Address<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/08\/2024 Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2023<\/summary>
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Arizonan Voice Discontent and Demand Change<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/08\/2023 Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 ways Arizona schools chief Tom Horne is wrong about dual language learning<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/26\/2023- AZ Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOVERNOR HOBBS SIGNS HISTORIC SB1197 IN SPECIAL CEREMONY: RELIEVING ARIZONA FAMILIES FROM EXCESSIVE FEES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/22\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THUNDERBIRDS CHARITIES GRANTS $25,000 TO STAND FOR CHILDREN ARIZONA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/04\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAND FOR CHILDREN ARIZONA CELEBRATES VICTORY FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/17\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Protesters gather at Capitol to challenge Horne\u2019s anti-dual language rhetoric<\/a><\/strong>
07\/14\/2023 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand for Children Arizona Condemns Superintendent Horne\u2019s Baseless Attack on English Language Learner Students at State Board Meeting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/27\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAND FOR CHILDREN ARIZONA CALLS FOR EDUCATION CHAMPIONS TO JOIN US AT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TO DEFEND DUAL LANGUAGE EDUCATION FROM BASELESS ATTACKS BY TOM HORNE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/23\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Stand for Children Arizona applauds bi-partisan budget<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

05\/10\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRESS ADVISORY: Stand for Children To Hold Press Conference Asking The Legislature to \u201cLift With Love\u201d for Permanent AEL Fix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/13\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand for Children Arizona Condemns Supt. Horne\u2019s Misleading Claims About ELL Evaluation in Arizona, Launches \u201cWatchdog\u201d Effort<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/08\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Press Statement: Governor Hobbs\u2019 Executive Budget Provides Opportunity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/17\/2023- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2022<\/summary>
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MOST ARIZONANS THINK OUR LEGISLATURE HAS FAILED KIDS, NEW POLL SHOWS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/19\/2022- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stand for Children Arizona\u2019s Statement on Tonight\u2019s Preliminary Results Tuesday, November 8, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/08\/22- Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAND FOR CHILDREN ARIZONA HIRES FORMER STATE HOUSE MEMBER DANIEL HERNANDEZ JR. AS NEW DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/31\/22- Stand AZ Press Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROP 208 COALITION ANNOUNCES IT WILL NOT APPEAL FINAL JUDGEMENT RELEASED THIS WEEK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/28\/2022- Stand AZ Press Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education groups give state budget mixed reviews<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/24\/2022 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘History is messy’: Some teachers worry ‘critical race theory bills’ threaten AP classes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

04\/06\/2022 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up a lot, and barely budged: How spending on Arizona schools tells different stories<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

04\/04\/2022 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Changing the Arizona Constitution is the wrong way to address critical race theory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/21\/2022 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prop 208 ruled unconstitutional, killing voter-approved measure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/14\/2022 – Arizona PBS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ducey stacked the Supreme Court. In return, it diminished the power of the people while expanding the power of his allies.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/15\/2022 – AZ Mirror<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s next for supporters of Prop 208 after a judge officially ended it?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/14\/2022 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona judge blocks voter-approved education tax<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/12\/2022 – Daily Independent <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona’s voter-approved education tax dead after court ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/11\/2022 – 12 News Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prop 208, voter-approved Arizona education tax, dead after court ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/11\/2022 – Fox 10 News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge deals fatal blow to Arizona’s Proposition 208, ending 2-year battle over K-12 funding<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/11\/2022 – Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Court strikes down Prop. 208<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/11\/2022 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing Child Literacy with Research-Based Family Engagement: Partnership Brings Resources to Families in the Valley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/14\/2022 – Stand AZ Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Two sides, same coin: Suppressing votes, cutting rich people\u2019s taxes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/6\/2022 – Nation of Change<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note to Arizona lawmakers: Do an end-around on huge tax cuts at your own risk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/22\/2022 – AZ Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n

House Education Committee passes bill to ban instruction that places blame on the basis of race, ethnicity or sex<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/18\/2022 – AZ ED News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Democrats diss Ducey for ingnoring school funding needs, COVID-19 challenges<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/10\/2022 – AZ Mirror<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In focus on education, Ducey calls for posting all classroom curriculum online and more school choice<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/10\/2022 – AZ Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona schools face massive budget cuts unless Legislature acts soon. That is far from certain<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/08\/2022 – Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School funding a ticking time bomb<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/07\/2022 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona ranks 45th in children reading comprehension; Here’s a group trying to change that<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/06\/2022 – 12 News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GOP ignores education wishes of voters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/06\/2022 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2021<\/summary>
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Whopping Disapproval of Gov Ducey & Leg in New Poll<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/20\/2021 – Stand Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Addressing child literacy with research-based family engagement: partnership brings resources to families in the valley<\/strong><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

12\/13\/2021 – Stand Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Income tax cut referendum qualifies for ballot, secretary of state says<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/19\/2021 – Arizona Mirror <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Update on efforts to put flat tax & cuts that gut Prop. 208 on 2022 ballot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/16\/2021 – AZEdNews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How the Phoenix Elementary School District is reforming school suspensions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/02\/2021 – AZ Big Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Battle Over Education Funding in Arizona<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/30\/2021 – KAWC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona Public School Advocates Refer GOP Tax Cut To Voters, But New Election Laws Go Unchallenged<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – KJZZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona education advocates file signatures to force vote on Ducey’s tax cuts in 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – Tucson Sentinel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School advocates turn in petitions to overturn Arizona’s $1 billion tax cut<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – AZ Central<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advocates turn in signatures to put tax cuts that impact education funding on ballot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – AZ Ed News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tax cut likely to go to voters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – AZ Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Petitions turned in, apparently will force public vote on Arizona tax cut<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – Arizona Daily Star<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Arizona Coalition Turns In Hundreds of Thousands of Signatures, Halting Ducey’s Efforts to Undercut Prop 208 – Invest in Education and His Gift to the Weatlhy at the Expense of Schools<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/28\/2021 – Invest in Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

State asks for more money to investigate teacher misconduct<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

09\/22\/2021 – ABC15 Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools can’t win on funding when the governor, Legislators and courts undermine voters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/30\/2021 – AZ Central <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Battle Over Education Funding in Arizona<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/030\/2021 – KAWC News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Court Ruing, education advocates say Prop. 208 can have a ‘longlife’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>08\/26\/2021 – AZ Mirror<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal legislation addresses child care crisis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/26\/2021 – Arizona Capitol Times <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona Voters Angry and Prepared to Reject Tax Cut Bills at the Ballot Box<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/23\/2021 – Invest In Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superintendent Hoffman and Invest in Arizona Coalition React to Arizona Supreme Court Invest in Ed Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/20\/2021 – Blog for Arizona<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Prop. 208 destined to be struck down? Officials react to Supreme Court opinion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/20\/2021 – The Center Square<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Arizona Reaction to Supreme Court Ruling<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/19\/2021 – Invest In Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Arizona campaign to overturn tax cuts with voter referendums not dampened by lawsuit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/25\/2021 – Arizona Mirror<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawsuit Against Invest in Arizona Campaign<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/23\/2021 – Invest In Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public education groups launch referendums<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/23\/2021 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Arizona Campaign Kickoff<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/17\/2021 – Invest In Arizona Press Release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona education groups heading to the ballot to block new tax cuts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/07\/2021 – Arizona Mirror <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prop 208’s new funding stream for schools was a big loser in GOP-controlled Legislature. Here’s what comes next.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/04\/2021 – 12News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Referendums Filed to Repeal Ducey’s Flat Tax, Anti-Prop 208 Legislation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/02\/2021 – Phoenix New Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona lawmakers pass bill that weakens Prop 208<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/29\/2021 – 12News<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ducey’s tax plan is, ironically, being driven by ‘specail interests’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/24\/2021 – AZCentral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legislators, education & voting advocates condemn threats<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/16\/2021 – AZEdNews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Bidwill and other CEOs are serious about education, why not fight for Prop. 208?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

04\/20\/2021 – AZCentral <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lawmakers resort to tricks, bullying to undo Prop. 208<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

04\/09\/2021- Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids join teachers, parents at ‘Invest in Ed’ rally at state Capitol<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

04\/7\/2021 – AZ Family CH3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona schools couldn’t suspend, expel students 7 or younger under proposed law<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/24\/2021 – Arizona Daily Star<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Would Change The Age To Suspend or Expel Students in Arizona<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/24\/2021 – KAWC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senate to consider restriction on school expulsions, suspensions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/23\/2021 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers, Supporters protest bill that would cut Prop. 208<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/18\/2021 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some worry bill that would slash Prop. 208 education funding would worsen teacher shortage<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/17\/2021 – AZCentral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teachers To Hold Rally Against Bills They See As Harmful For Education<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/9\/2021 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘We Have Not Solved Education Funding’ \u2014 AZ Is Spending More On K-12 Education, But Is It Enough?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/4\/2021 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona Prop. 208, Invest in Ed Tax, Can Move Forward After Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/10\/2021 – KJZZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maricopa County judge rules against halting Prop 208 ahead of trial <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/10\/2021 – The Business Journals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Superior Court of Arizona denies legal challenge to overturn Prop. 208<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/9\/2021 – KOLD News 13<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2020<\/summary>
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Arizona Prop. 208 to raise teacher salaries approved by voters<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/5\/2020 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arizona voters approve Prop. 208, education tax on state’s highest earners<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11\/3\/2020 – AZCentral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schools reopening Arizona: Debate turns political amid coronavirus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/27\/2020 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standing for children in Arizona for more than a decade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/19\/2020 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education tax back on November ballot, court rules<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/19\/2020 – The Arizona Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Educators Fear 2020-21 School Year Could Become A ‘Lost Year’<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/29\/2020 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Education Act will fund Arizona\u2019s students, teachers, economy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

07\/15\/2020 – Arizona Capitol Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Survey: 60% Of Arizona Voters In Favor Of Increasing School Funding<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

06\/3\/2020 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Court ruling impacts Invest in Ed, Save Our Schools initiatives<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

05\/13\/2020 – AZEdNews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballot initiatives hope to fund Arizona education<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

03\/17\/2020 – The State Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Education Leaders Launch Second Attempt to Get Invest In Ed On Arizona Ballot<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

02\/17\/2020 – KJZZ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest In Ed initiative would rasie $940 million per year for AZ<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

01\/13\/2020 – 12News <\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2019<\/summary>
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Red for Ed is back, pushing for $1 billion for Arizona schools<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

08\/29\/2019 – AZCentral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Red for Ed will eventually get what it wants in Arizona<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

05\/03\/2019 – AZCentral<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#RedForEd One Year Later: Getting An Education Funding Measure On The Arizona Ballot<\/a><\/strong>
04\/26\/2019 – KJZZ Phoenix<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Babysitters are paid more than what Arizona spends on students<\/a><\/strong>
03\/28\/2019 – AZ Cap Times

New Survey: Majority Of Arizonans Support Raising Taxes To Pay For Public Education<\/a><\/strong>
03\/26\/2019 – KJZZ Phoenix

Arizona Auditor General: Per Student Spending Down In 2018<\/a><\/strong>
03\/04\/2019 – KJZZ Phoenix

Ducey enacts law to give more English language flexibility in schools<\/a><\/strong>
2\/15\/2019 – KTAR News

Ducey signs legislation to improve outcomes for ELL students<\/a><\/strong>
2\/14\/2019 – AZ Big Media

English instruction overhaul signed into law by Gov. Ducey<\/a><\/strong>
2\/14\/2019 – AZ Central

These kids are isolated’: Arizona lawmakers weigh how to teach non-English speaking students<\/a><\/strong>
2\/11\/2019 – AZ Central

Proposal Would Give Experienced Arizona Teachers A College Tuition Discount<\/a><\/strong>
2\/11\/2019 – KJZZ<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Classrooms closed at Garcia Elementary because of lead dust<\/a><\/strong>
10\/5\/2018 – AZ Family<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest in Ed may have been kicked off the ballot. But our education fight has just begun<\/a><\/strong>
9\/21\/2018 – AZ Central<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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