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AP: First-Time Candidate Kathy Hoffman Wins Arizona Superintendent Race

AP: First-Time Candidate Kathy Hoffman Wins Arizona Superintendent Race

By Joseph FlahertyNovember 12, 2018

A first-time candidate and speech therapist, 32-year-old Kathy Hoffman pulled off a stunning series of political upsets.

Update: Democrat Kathy Hoffman Leading Arizona Superintendent Contest

Update: Democrat Kathy Hoffman Leading Arizona Superintendent Contest

By Joseph FlahertyNovember 8, 2018

Kathy Hoffman is one of the few statewide Democratic candidates within striking distance of their Republican opponent.

Grand Canyon University Dean Pursuing Seat on Maricopa Community College Board

Grand Canyon University Dean Pursuing Seat on Maricopa Community College Board

By Joseph FlahertyNovember 2, 2018

Sherman Elliott’s campaign has raised questions because of his role at GCU, a university that was a for-profit company until this summer.

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Arizona Schools Chief Diane Douglas Loses Fight to Weaken Evolution Standards

Arizona Schools Chief Diane Douglas Loses Fight to Weaken Evolution Standards

By Joseph FlahertyOctober 27, 2018

No other board members spoke up to second Douglas’ motion.

Secretary of State Candidate Steve Gaynor Saved a School; Upheaval Ensued.

Secretary of State Candidate Steve Gaynor Saved a School; Upheaval Ensued.

By Elizabeth WhitmanOctober 15, 2018

One former parent described his management style as dictatorial. Another called Gaynor a “visionary” for saving the school.

The Strange Case of the #RedForEd Strike Leader Turned Republican Activist

The Strange Case of the #RedForEd Strike Leader Turned Republican Activist

By Joseph FlahertyOctober 5, 2018

Catherine Barrett left the #RedForEd leadership team, only to emerge as a Republican activist and a committed Doug Ducey supporter.

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Department of Education Flack Resigns After ‘Vote Diane Douglas’ Email Scandal

Department of Education Flack Resigns After ‘Vote Diane Douglas’ Email Scandal

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 28, 2018

The associate superintendent of communications is out in the wake of an internal newsletter that violated Arizona election law.

ACLU: Great Hearts Violated Transparency Laws in Anti-Transgender Policy Plan

ACLU: Great Hearts Violated Transparency Laws in Anti-Transgender Policy Plan

By Steven HsiehSeptember 27, 2018

The policy forced students to use the bathroom corresponding with the sex on their birth certificate.

Superintendent Diane Douglas: Critics Targeted Me for ‘Christian Worldview’

Superintendent Diane Douglas: Critics Targeted Me for ‘Christian Worldview’

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 25, 2018

Diane Douglas attacked the news media and said that her Christian beliefs are “an unforgivable offense in the eyes of the secular left.”

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Douglas’ Office Defends Creationist on Panel: Christianity Not a ‘Fringe View’

Douglas’ Office Defends Creationist on Panel: Christianity Not a ‘Fringe View’

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 18, 2018

Arizona Superintendent Diane Douglas faced criticism for choosing a young-earth creationist to review evolution science standards.

Meet the Creationist Helping to Change Arizona School Standards on Evolution

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 16, 2018

Joseph Kezele, tapped to help review evolution teaching standards, in Arizona, says teen dinosaurs rode on Noah’s Ark.

Activists Press Phoenix High School District to Eliminate Armed Personnel

Activists Press Phoenix High School District to Eliminate Armed Personnel

By Joseph FlahertySeptember 10, 2018

Campus cops at Phoenix high schools are suddenly the locus of a roiling debate about guns, immigration, and policing.

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Does Education Go Better With Kochs? The Billionaire Brothers Versus SOS Arizona

Does Education Go Better With Kochs? The Billionaire Brothers Versus SOS Arizona

By Steven GreenhouseSeptember 7, 2018

How a small group of women have succeeded in putting a state law promoted by Betsy DeVos and powerful donors on the ballot in November.

The Jobs Americans Won’t Take: Casa Grande Among Cities Hiring Filipino Teachers

By Terry Greene Sterling and OthersSeptember 5, 2018

But recent raises in Arizona is beginning to lure back American. teachers

Arizona Supreme Court Kicks Invest in Ed Initiative Off November Ballot

Arizona Supreme Court Kicks Invest in Ed Initiative Off November Ballot

By Joseph FlahertyAugust 29, 2018

The ballot measure’s description “creates a significant danger of confusion or unfairness,” the court ruled.

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No Greek Tragedy: ASU’s New Greek Leadership Village Nearly Full Despite Fears

By Kelsie BlazierAugust 27, 2018

“As soon as we moved in here, we really found ourselves impressed with the turnout.”

Charter School Official’s Boast of Mass Expulsions Causes Anger, Investigation

Charter School Official’s Boast of Mass Expulsions Causes Anger, Investigation

By Joseph FlahertyAugust 16, 2018

The Bullhead City charter school superintendent bragged of expelling 31 kids one year, and 30 kids the next.

10 Takeaways From the Cactus League Economic Report With the Really Long Name

By Stuart WarnerJuly 24, 2018

Visitors come with cash, leave with souvenirs.

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Chamber, Rep. Townsend Rip #RedForEd Leader for Attending Socialism Conference

Chamber, Rep. Townsend Rip #RedForEd Leader for Attending Socialism Conference

By Joseph FlahertyJuly 11, 2018

Noah Karvelis says that he attended the Socialism 2018 conference as an opportunity to network with other teacher-organizers.

‘Nonprofit in Name Only:’ Grand Canyon University’s Conversion Criticized

‘Nonprofit in Name Only:’ Grand Canyon University’s Conversion Criticized

By Joseph FlahertyJuly 7, 2018

“GCU is not in the mainstream,” said Robert Shireman, a fellow at the Century Foundation. “It is completely different from other universities.”

#RedForEd Ready to Tax the Wealthiest, Submits Signatures for Ballot Measure

#RedForEd Ready to Tax the Wealthiest, Submits Signatures for Ballot Measure

By Joseph FlahertyJuly 5, 2018

“The #RedForEd movement is here to stay,” said Joshua Buckley, the chair of the Invest in Education Committee.

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Great Hearts School Will Close as Plan for South Mountain Campus Collapses

Great Hearts School Will Close as Plan for South Mountain Campus Collapses

By Joseph FlahertyJune 15, 2018

A representative contradicted Great Hearts when asked whether Teleos Preparatory Academy will remain open. “It’s closed permanently,” she said.

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