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March 25, 2013

• Common Core Education Standards  |   Video
  • A bill being tied into the new “Common Core” education standards is facing strong criticism from those who see it as a national takeover of education. The bill, while not mentioning Common Core, would allow the state to transition from the AIMS test to another as a high school graduation requirement. Representative Heather Carter and Laddie Shane of the Maricopa County Republican Party discuss the pros and cons of the issue.

January 15, 2013

• Common Core Education Standards  |   Video
  • This fall, Arizona schools will implement rigorous new academic standards. Find out more about the Common Core Education Standards from State Board of Education President Jaime Molera and Higley Unified School District Superintendent Denise Birdwell.

September 10, 2012

• Arizona Common Core Education Standards  |   Video
  • Arizona is implementing new, more rigorous education standards this year. The Common Core Educational Standards have been adopted by 44 states to improve math and language skills among students. Arizona State Superintendent John Huppenthal and Arizona Education Association President Andrew Morrill will discuss the common core standards.

March 10, 2006

• Education legislation
  • A proposed bill would allow high school seniors to earn more bonus points for good grades on core classes and electives.