Voice For A Better Arizona: Eyes On Education
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Test scores might not be telling us the real story about kids
Monday, Mar 11, 2:18 pm
Test-taking as an accountability measure is rampant in U.S. schools, and the results can have a big impact on how teachers and schools are evaluated. But a pile of research shows that test scores are... Read more...
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Smartphones, smarter students
Monday, Nov 19, 11:26 am
Schools are starting to capitalize on the technology students love to use, including smartphones, tablets,... Read more...
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Huppenthal: Funding does not necessarily mean good education
Friday, Sep 28, 7:01 pm
There is no guarantee that improving the funding of Arizona schools will improve the overall standard of education in the state, said Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal. "What... Read more...
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Arizona torn on school funding-related Proposition 204
Friday, Sep 28, 6:05 pm
In November, Arizonans will have the ability to vote on Proposition 204, which would make a temporary one-cent sales tax increase earmarked for education permanent. Prop 204 comes on the back of... Read more...
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Virtual school aiding families worldwide
Friday, Sep 28, 12:26 pm
Classroom learning is getting a helping hand from a virtual academy. The Khan Academy offers free 10-minute videos online hosted by experts... Read more...
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Blog: What makes BASIS schools different
Friday, Sep 28, 10:26 am
American K-12 education lags far behind almost every other industrial nation in science, reading and math. According to the Read more...
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Blog: Your vote for school board will be amongst the most important votes you'll cast
Friday, Sep 28, 7:58 am
Hundreds of school board seats in Arizona will be up for election this November. Odds are that many voters don't know who is vying to represent their interests on their local school district governing... Read more...
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2 schools outperforming their Valley peers
Friday, Sep 28, 6:28 am
PHOENIX -- They may have two different philosophies, but both Basis Scottsdale and Griffith Elementary in Phoenix are producing similar results. Newsweek has ranked Basis Scottsdale one of... Read more...
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Tutor: Selection of correct tutor is essential
Thursday, Sep 27, 6:54 pm
The owner of a Valley tutor company said it is essential for the parents of a student in need of a tutor is to be sure they are choosing the correct one. "There's a difference between a really effective... Read more...
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Valley teacher: AIMS has not caused drop in learning
Thursday, Sep 27, 6:41 pm
The significance of AIMS test results in Arizona have not detracted from learning in the classroom, a Valley teacher said. In addition to teaching, AP English teacher Christine Coffey is in charge... Read more...
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Former Intel CEO: Education is key to strong economy
Thursday, Sep 27, 3:42 pm
The former CEO of Intel said Arizona should first improve education if it wants to improve its struggling economy. "You need smart people that can add value to what they do if you want to have economic... Read more...
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The choice of 'red-shirting' your child
Thursday, Sep 27, 3:37 pm
Fortunately I did not have to make the decision whether or not to send my just turned 5-year-old to kindergarten. I have three children with November birthdays and the cut off for our district... Read more...
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Students hostile to school lunch, new federal nutrition standards
Thursday, Sep 27, 3:03 pm
Students in multiple American states are protesting changes made to school lunches through internet media and by refusing to buy the lunches themselves. Students and teachers in western Kansas... Read more...
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Blog: School reform - It's simpler than you might think
Thursday, Sep 27, 8:57 am
What works in school reform? We as a state and nation have answered the question of what does not work in school reform. We now have decades of investment in workarounds like school vouchers, expanding... Read more...
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Romney wants higher starting salaries for teachers
Thursday, Sep 27, 8:34 am
During NBC's Education Nation summit this week in New York City, Mitt Romney spoke about his evolving views on class size and teacher... Read more...
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New standards promise to boost Arizona schools
Thursday, Sep 27, 6:45 am
PHOENIX -- Parents of children in kindergarten through 12th grade, especially first, second or third grades, are about to see a massive change in the way public classrooms operate. Namely, the amount... Read more...
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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer: Education reform will come with accountability
Wednesday, Sep 26, 6:41 pm
When it comes to reforming Arizona education, Gov. Jan Brewer said that accountability is key. "We need accountability," Brewer told News/Talk 92.3 KTAR's Mac & Gaydos. "We need to set our standards... Read more...
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New Arizona testing standards will improve the state
Wednesday, Sep 26, 5:53 pm
On all the metrics that we've seen, Arizona is struggling when it comes to education. "The biggest issue that I've dealt with in the legislature is the state AIMS exam," Arizona Sen. Rich Crandall... Read more...
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Districts: Low funding is main threat to Arizona schools
Wednesday, Sep 26, 6:47 am
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Arizona school district representatives said the biggest threat to education in Arizona is the lack of money. Education funding from the state dropped 25 percent from 2008 to... Read more...
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Blog: Each child deserves an excellent teacher
Tuesday, Sep 25, 7:36 pm
At Arizona State University, the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College believes that Each Child Deserves an Excellent Teacher. MLFTC is the largest... Read more...
Informational Education Links
Eyes on Education Videos
Eyes on Education Blogs
- What makes BASIS schools different
- A vote that will be one of the most important you'll cast
- School reform - It's simpler than you might think
- The choice of 'red-shirting' your child
- Each child deserves an excellent teacher
- Arizonans have a decision to make
- We have the roadmap for improving outcomes -- now how about some gas for the car?
- Choice isn't the most important conversation we should be having
Eyes On Education Audio
- Doug Ducey - Arizona State Treasurer and Chair of the No on 204 Committee - Friday September 28Find out why Doug Ducey says Prop 204 is a bad idea for Arizona and what he suggests to improve education.
- Ann Eve Pedersen - Chairwoman of the Quality Education and Jobs Committee - Friday September 28Governor Brewer's called it a blank check for education, Ann Eve Pedersen who supports Prop 204 tells us why this proposition is necessary for education in Arizona.
- Khan Academy - Friday September 28Charlotte Koeniger from the Khan Academy joins us to tell us about this incredible free learning tool.
- Dr. Craig Barrett - Chariman of Arizona Ready - Thursday September 27Dr. Craig Barrett the Chairman of Arizona Ready, the Governor's education council joins Karie and Chuck to continue our Eyes on Education series. He discusses how to improve education here in the state.
- Ms. Christine Coffey - Thursday September 27Ms. Coffey teaches AP English at Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix. She walks us through the life as a teacher...
- Lindsay DeFrancisco - Executive Director of Teach for America, Phoenix - Wednesday September 26As we continue our Eyes on Education series we speak with Lindsay DeFrancisco from Teach for America here in Phoenix. You've probably heard about this group but find out how they're changing lives both in the Valley and across the U.S.
- State Senator Rich Crandall - Wednesday September 26Senator Rich Crandall joins us. He's the Chairman of the Education Committee in Arizona. What is the legislature doing to help the state's education system.
- Susan Carlson - Tuesday September 25Susan Carlson with the Arizona Business and Education Coaltion. How are schools and businesses working together to keep great jobs in Arizona?
- Andrew Campanella - President of National School Choice Week - Monday September 24Mac & Gaydos talk to Andrew Campanella, President of National School Choice Week. Arizona actually has several great choices, and parents need to make sure they know how to choose.
- Adria Renke - VP Brophy College Prep - Monday September 24As KTAR begins its Eyes on Education week we talk with Adria Renke to find out how kids learn best.
