July 3, 2009
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Visit the March4Schools Calendar
Arizona Legislature is in Session
On January 31 the legislature cut over $350 million from public education for the current school year budget. Arizona faces a $4 billion dollar deficit for next year. Some legislators are introducing bills that attack teachers, education support professionals and schools. Join the Fight for Public Education.
The Budget:
Currently there are three budget proposals on the table for consideration. The Republican leadership budget that contains massive cuts to education was forced through the legislature in the middle of the night on June 4 but does not have the support of the governor. The Governor's budget is a step in the right direction but has some flaws. The Democrats have proposed a budget that includes provisions that should be considered.
Other Issues:
Federal Stimulus - American Recovery and Reinvestment Bill
2008 Legislative Session Recap
Check out AEA President John Wright's presentation on Arizona's 2008 Legislative Session from Leaders' Conference in July. Presentation is located in Members Only section (login required) PowerPoint | PDF
Join the Legislative Electronic Network- 81% of Arizona Education Association members believe that the State Legislature is the biggest obstacle to achieving success in our schools. Get involved and stay informed by joining 10,000 other public education supporters who receive the weekly AEA Legislative Update and take action on behalf of our schools.
NCLB Updates - The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2001 (the latest revision of ESEA) presents real obstacles to helping students and strengthening public schools because it focuses on: punishments rather than assistance; rigid, unfunded mandates rather than support for proven practices; and bureaucracy and standardized testing rather than teacher-led, classroom focused solutions Learn more.
Great Public Schools Action Agenda - Teachers and educators who work in schools know what is needed to provide a quality education for our students. Thousands of AEA members collaboratively developed a formal agenda for improving our public schools—a 10-point plan to ensure Great Public Schools for Every Arizona Child. Learn more
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