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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...

Republicans Propose Plan To Increase Teacher Salaries Without Raising Taxes

Nov 16, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | While Arizona Democrats continue to search for ways to bring down the state’s school choice opportunities, Republicans are working on solutions to increase salaries for teachers in K-12 public schools. On Monday, Arizona Republican legislators...

House Lawmakers Address Impact Of Universal School Choice

Nov 16, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | On Tuesday, House lawmakers convened to discuss the impact of universal school choice in the state. The House Ad Hoc Study Committee on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) Governance and Oversight heard public comments and...

Pima County Democrats Slammed For Anti-School Choice Tweet

Nov 15, 2023

By Daniel Stefanski | A controversial post on social media from southern Arizona Democrats was deleted after attracting significant outrage from around the country. Last week, the Pima County Democratic Party responded to a post on the platform “X,” calling for the...

ASU Law Professor Deletes Viral Tweet Detailing Fake Racial Attack Against Muslims

Nov 14, 2023

By Corinne Murdock | An Arizona State University (ASU) law school professor deleted a viral tweet detailing a racially-motivated verbal attack against Muslims after it was publicly exposed as a fake. ASU professor Khaled Beydoun shared a picture in which an...