The Governor's Office announced on Thursday that the process has begun to distribute $370 million in federal CARES Act funds to public and charter schools in the state.The Enrollment Stabilization Grant (ESG) Program, a form of COVID relief funding, has allocated a total of $716 million toward Arizona K-12 schools.The program was first announced as part of the Arizona: Open for Learning Plan. The plan is meant to improve school budget stability, increase funding for students utilizing virtual … [Read more...] about Gov. Ducey Begins Federal CARES Act Funds Distribution To Schools
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Charter Schools Facing Challenges
It’s almost that time again: the start of a new school year. For select Flagstaff students, that means attending one of the town’s charter schools, such as Pine Forest School, Mountain School and Haven Montessori Charter School. And for the charter schools, that means budgeting for another year of operations with limited government funds. While each school features its own unique educational methods and philosophies, one commonality connects them: the necessity of fundraising, yearly fees, and … [Read more...] about Charter Schools Facing Challenges
Governor Launching Schools Report Card Site
Governor Jan Brewer today launched the “Arizona Ready Education Report Card,” an online data tool designed to monitor the State’s progress in reaching its educational goals. View the Education Report Card at www.ArizonaReady.com. “This online Education Report Card puts right at parents’ finger tips some of the most critical information about the quality of our schools and the achievement of our students,” said Governor Brewer. “With this novel, user-friendly tool, parents and … [Read more...] about Governor Launching Schools Report Card Site
