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Legislature is BACK- The Arizona Legislature is in session to deal with issues that impact public school teachers, education support professionals, and the children and communities served by our public schools. Add this page to your list of favorites. Check for regular updates on the issues.
FY 2008 and FY2009 Budget Negotiations Update
Professional Education Standards Board
Expansion of Career Ladder Funding
School District Utilities Funding
Statewide School Equalization Property Tax
ABCTE Lowers Teacher Quality
English Language Learners
Aims Augmentation
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 6,000 other public education supporters who receive the weekly AEA Legislative Update and take action on behalf of our schools.
AEA's 2008 Legislative Agenda focuses on improved compensation for school employees, teacher quality, privatization, and the defeat of vouchers for private, religious schools. Review AEA's entire 2007 Legislative Agenda.
AEA Members Change the Legislature Thanks to the hard work of many AEA member volunteers and the will of Arizona voters, the 2007 Legislature may be friendlier to public education. Learn about the new make-up of the 2007 Arizona Legislature.
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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