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See How Prop 100 Will Affect The University of Arizona

As the day for voting on Proposition 100 nears, many educators and public safety officials across the state of Arizona make plans for the best and the worst. But the proposition will make a drastic impact on many more than just public safety and K-12 schools. It also significantly impacts the University of Arizona. Find out how here.

For Your Reading Pleasure: ASBO Summarizes the Stimulus Package as it relates to education

logoThe Association of School Business Officials has produced an excellent summary of the Stimulus Package as it relates to education.

The U.S. Dept. of Education Provides Information about how ARRA will affect education

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On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).

Find details about how the Act will affect education (and preliminary data about where the funds will be allocated) on the United States Department of Education website.

ALEC’s Report Card on Education: How Does AZ Fare?

ALEC Report Card on American EducationThe American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) just released its 15th annual “Report Card on American Education.”

On its website, ALEC describes itself as: “A nonpartisan membership association for conservative state lawmakers who shared a common belief in limited government, free markets, federalism, and individual liberty.”

Following you will find some highlights about the State of Arizona:

  •       Ranks 50th out of 51 in per pupil spending (National Average is $9,389; Arizona is $6,248)
  •       Ranks 50th out of 51 in pupil-teacher ratio (National … Continue Reading