“Arizona is already last in the nation in per-pupil spending. This budget ignores the priorities of our citizens and shows no respect for the majority of parents.”
Teacher David Wilkinson and DREAMer student Ana Zamora share a once-in-a-lifetime experience neither ever imagined — they were in attendance at last week’s State of the Union.
Educators, community members argue that eliminating the rule will encourage underfunded schools to eliminate teachers and staff members in areas deemed unessential for state standardized tests.
Expanding vouchers to unaccountable private schools. Stripping teachers of their right to due process. Converting neighborhood public schools into privately run charter schools. Proceeding with tax cuts for the wealthy while starving public schools.
“We may not have armies of lobbyists or armies of lawyers, but we have our voices. And we’re going to keep speaking out and fighting back,” Sen. Warren told educators.