More than 1,000 Arizona teachers have quit their jobs since July and 4,200 positions are being filled temporarily, according to a recent survey from the Arizona Department of Education.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says the situation is “intolerable.”
“We’re in a crisis moment because students are not getting the education they’re entitled to because they’re being taught by people that are not trained to do it,” he said.
He says schools should give teachers raises and support them on disciplinary measures.
“The situation is very bad and the big picture is even worse, which is that for some years now we have been losing more teachers than we've been gaining,” he said.
He also says state legislators should renew Proposition 123, which provides funding for schools through the state land trust.
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The U.S. Education Department has sent a public letter to colleges and universities across the country, asking a series of questions. -
The law, which passed last year, is now in effect as schools start back up this month. The list of banned additives includes colored food dyes and potassium bromide, which are linked to negative health outcomes, including stomach issues and some cancers. -
The Scottsdale Unified School District is considering whether to close more of its campuses. A public hearing has been set for Sept. 22. -
Childcare is notoriously expensive. The market value in our state is $10,764 a year. That’s nearly as much as a year of in-state tuition at ASU. -
There was a 1958 film called “A Night to Remember” before the 1997 James Cameron blockbuster, a Tony Award winning musical and countless books. And, now you can immerse yourself in the disaster in a whole new way. “Titanic: Immersive Voyage” opened in Old Town Scottsdale last month.
