https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/arizona Arizona en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:24:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/heres-what-happened-when-6th-graders-designed-their-dream-school/2026/07 A class project prodded students to use digital tools to fuel creativity, not passively consume content. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:24:20 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/heres-what-happened-when-6th-graders-designed-their-dream-school/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 An Arizona school nutrition director discusses how districts can overcome logistical hurdles and negotiate prices. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/leadership/how-a-leader-developed-farm-to-table-school-lunches-without-breaking-the-bank/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens Osborn schools built a scratch-cooked, local lunch program—one careful step at a time. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leaders/2026/how-one-arizona-district-turned-school-cafeterias-into-scratch-kitchens https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 New analyses shed light on the students using state funds for private school and the schools they attend. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 CTE instructors are difficult to hire and retain. This district uses external connections and internal resources to support its program. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:25:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-this-district-works-to-attract-and-retain-hard-to-find-cte-instructors/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-silicon-desert-a-school-prepares-students-to-join-the-semiconductor-boom/2025/12 An Arizona school district is drawing on higher ed and industry to build a CTE program in a growing high-tech field. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:33:57 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/in-silicon-desert-a-school-prepares-students-to-join-the-semiconductor-boom/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review a case on purported school gender-identity policies, as well as two other education-related appeals Tue, 14 Oct 2025 21:22:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-again-declines-a-case-on-school-gender-identity-policies/2025/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/who-are-dual-language-immersion-programs-really-for/2025/09 The answer is all students, but English learners face accessibility barriers. Mon, 22 Sep 2025 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/who-are-dual-language-immersion-programs-really-for/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teachers-in-this-district-pushed-to-have-students-spend-less-time-testing/2025/08 An agreement a teachers' union reached with the district reduces locally required testing while keeping in place state-required exams. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:47:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-teachers-in-this-district-pushed-to-have-students-spend-less-time-testing/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charters-lgbtq-books-and-more-a-winter-legal-roundup/2025/03 This winter, key court cases tackled school desegregation, parental rights, religious charters, LGBTQ+ policies, and education funding. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:11:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/religious-charters-lgbtq-books-and-more-a-winter-legal-roundup/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/team-teaching-builds-supports-in-a-very-lonely-profession/ Collaborative teaching gains traction amid staff shortages and rising student need. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2025/teaching-learning/team-teaching-builds-supports-in-a-very-lonely-profession/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/after-50-years-this-school-district-is-no-longer-segregated-court-says/2025/01 A federal appeals court panel declared that the Tucson, Ariz., district was now legally desegregated a half century after it was first sued. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 22:59:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/after-50-years-this-school-district-is-no-longer-segregated-court-says/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 Teachers will take on the role of guides and mentors rather than content experts. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 22:45:03 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/this-school-will-have-artificial-intelligence-teach-kids-with-some-human-help/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 A federal appeals court upholds an injunction against an Arizona law, allowing two transgender girls to compete on female teams. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:51:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/court-upholds-injunction-on-arizona-transgender-sports-ban-for-young-athletes/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 A former high school teacher shares how his students' increasing reliance on cellphones drove him out of the classroom. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:37:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cellphones-turned-my-teaching-career-from-awesome-to-exhausting/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 A study of Mesa, Ariz., teachers finds the collaborative approach boosts career satisfaction and effectiveness. Thu, 30 May 2024 19:59:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/team-teaching-a-boost-to-teacher-retention/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 Three school leaders weigh in on different ways they've channeled student voices help reimagine schools. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 21:52:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/when-leaders-listen-to-students-schools-can-change/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/former-student-becomes-a-colleague-to-arizona-teacher-it-has-come-full-circle/2024/03 This Arizona music teacher has built connections within his community, but seeing a former student become a teacher is his greatest reward. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/former-student-becomes-a-colleague-to-arizona-teacher-it-has-come-full-circle/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/ From sunup to sundown, America's teachers grapple with countless decisions, interruptions, joys, and frustrations. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/from-school-lockdown-to-business-as-usual-a-teachers-day/ From an unexpected school lockdown to building students' confidence in science, it's "business as usual" for this Arizona high school teacher. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/the-state-of-teaching/2024/teaching-learning/from-school-lockdown-to-business-as-usual-a-teachers-day/ https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/gunlocks-to-be-given-free-to-tucson-unified-schools-families-who-ask/2023/12 Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo says students often come to school with unauthorized firearms because adults don't have gun locks. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:53:41 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/gunlocks-to-be-given-free-to-tucson-unified-schools-families-who-ask/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 The past few years in the classroom have been grueling. But there are things districts can do to help teachers. Here are some examples. Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-stress-trickles-down-to-students-heres-what-schools-are-doing-about-it/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/got-ac-how-schools-are-coping-with-record-breaking-temperatures/2023/07 No AC, sweating at bus stops, and sizzling playground equipment are among schools' concerns. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 19:28:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/got-ac-how-schools-are-coping-with-record-breaking-temperatures/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 Most heat-related injuries can be avoided if schools implement best practices. Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:51:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/high-school-athletes-start-fall-workouts-amid-record-breaking-heat/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06