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Gov. Hobbs Gives $2 Million For New Teachers; Task Force Recommends Teacher Raises

Dec 7, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | On Tuesday, Gov. Katie Hobbs announced a $2 million fund to pay for new teachers and the final report complete with a lengthy list of recommendations from her Educator Retention Task Force. In order to counter teacher shortages and improve...

Turning Point USA Journalists Charged With Harassment, Assault In ASU Altercation

Dec 4, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Two Turning Point USA (TPUSA) journalists have been charged with harassment and assault in an altercation involving an Arizona State University (ASU) professor. Last month, reporters Kalen D’Almeida and Braden Ellis attempted to ask questions of...

Democrat Lawmakers Boycott Committee On Free Speech At Arizona Universities

Nov 30, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Democratic lawmakers staged a last-minute boycott of the joint committee on free speech at Arizona’s universities. On Monday, hours before the hearing began, House and Senate Democrats announced their boycott in a joint statement. They...

Arizona Department Of Ed Celebrates U.S. Citizenship

Nov 29, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s Education Department is attempting to engage the state’s children in a greater awareness and appreciation of American citizenship. Earlier this month, Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne revealed that the Arizona Department...

ASU Professors: Free Speech ‘Concedes Too Much With Right-Wing Agendas’

Nov 28, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Two Arizona State University (ASU) professors are demanding an end to free speech rhetoric, as it tends to align with right-wing political agendas and undermine experts. Just over a week ago, professors Richard Amesbury and Catherine...

Horne Turns His Back To Antisemitism

Nov 28, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Arizona’s schools chief is literally turning his back to antisemitism. Earlier this month, the Arizona Department of Education posted a picture on “X” of Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne at a recent Board of Regents meeting with the...

Chandler School Board Member Organized Rep. Tlaib Appearance In Support Of Hamas

Nov 26, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Just as with the rest of the activist community, school board members are taking sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Chandler Unified School District (CUSD) Governing Board member Patti Serrano helped organize the appearance of Rep. Rashida Tlaib...

Horne Takes A Stand Against Antisemitic Materials In Schools

Nov 24, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | Earlier this month, Arizona’s schools chief took a stand against antisemitic and anti-American materials at state schools. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne held a press conference to “denounce antisemitic and anti-American materials...

New Grant Will Provide Arizona Schools With Art Supplies

Nov 22, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | More dollars are coming to Arizona state schools. Last week, Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that his office would be issuing a $10 million grant “for public schools to purchase art supplies.”...

Parents Concerned Over Gilbert Teachers’ Same-Sex ‘Wedding’ Show To Kindergarteners

Nov 21, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Parents have expressed concerns after Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) teachers performed a same-sex “wedding” in front of all their kindergarteners. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School reportedly posted images of the event on their Facebook page, and...

ASU ‘Integrity Project’s’ Hidden Past Raises Questions After Previous Attempts To Undermine Trump

Nov 19, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Despite its name and alleged purpose, Arizona State University’s (ASU) The Integrity Project (TIP) appears to fall short on achieving honesty and transparency. AZ Free News discovered that TIP was formerly a nonprofit established in...

Grand Canyon University Appeals Biden Administration’s $37.7 Million Fine

Nov 18, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | Grand Canyon University (GCU) is appealing the $37.7 million fine issued by the Department of Education (ED) for allegedly advertising false degree costs. GCU maintains ED targeted their institution over ideological...