Arizona
Arizona proves we don’t need to fear the teachers unions
“They wrote a invoice that advantages all college students,” stated Beth Lewis, head of Save Our Colleges Arizona, after
Arizona
legislators expanded the state’s
schooling
financial savings account program this yr.
Nevertheless, she didn’t imply that as a praise.
Lewis’s group has been preventing to cease Arizona’s schooling financial savings account growth for the previous a number of months in an effort to cease 1.1 million Arizona college students from accessing the schooling that greatest meets their wants. Not like the dad and mom throughout the state who had been thrilled, Save Our Colleges Arizona is afraid of shedding the institution monopoly on schooling.
For these of us who’ve fought for years to broaden
faculty alternative
, this was no shock. Some adults merely care extra about bricks and mortar than they do kids. However over the summer season, 1000’s of fogeys organized and fought again in opposition to particular curiosity opponents to ensure instructional freedom for his or her kids. This previous Monday, the dad and mom seem like victorious as we await the announcement from the secretary of the state.
Nevertheless, this wasn’t a straightforward battle. Simply final week, faculty alternative opponents boasted at a information convention that that they had collected 141,714 signatures to ship the state’s common schooling financial savings account laws to the poll. The ten,000-plus Arizonans who had already utilized for this system had been out of luck, this system was paused, and the unions started their victory lap. Mother and father had been left to attend and see what would occur subsequent.
But it surely turned out that simply over 8,000 petition sheets had been collected, which means there was no manner the opponents had the 118,823 signatures they wanted. Earlier than lengthy, opponents
admitted
that the overall numbers they claimed on Friday, those that stopped alternative in its tracks for at the least 10,000 college students, had been “essentially estimates.” Not lengthy after, they
conceded
that their efforts would probably find yourself quick, bringing the hope of common faculty alternative again after only one weekend.
The facility of this victory can’t be overstated. All through the years that our crew has labored alongside dad and mom and lawmakers in Arizona to broaden faculty alternative, we’ve got heard numerous
tales
of what it really means to households. Each single day, lives are modified due to the facility of faculty alternative. And now, each youngster in Arizona could have that chance.
Exterior of Arizona, the impression will probably be felt as nicely.
For starters, Arizona’s growth is one more signal that households need faculty alternative, and it’s a transparent political winner. Nationwide polling
persistently
proves this to be the case, as have the various major election races during which faculty alternative candidates
emerged
the clear winner. The resounding father or mother victory in opposition to well-funded opponents to schooling freedom in Arizona must be one other sign to leaders in different states that the father or mother military will not be going anyplace.
What’s extra, the victory in Arizona must be a intestine test to anybody nonetheless afraid to face up in opposition to the unions. Make no mistake: This worry continues to be all too frequent amongst legislators — however not in Arizona. The management proven by Gov. Doug Ducey (R), state Rep. Ben Toma (R), and plenty of different legislators has been important. These of us who work at school alternative coverage have misplaced depend of the instances we’ve heard political leaders with the facility to alter kids’s futures inform us quietly that they agree with us, that they actually would make that change, if solely the unions weren’t so highly effective. That’s why many assumed the unions would be capable of squash faculty alternative growth simply in Arizona. However what has occurred over the previous week ought to present a robust counterpoint to the concept that unions nonetheless management the talk.
Lastly, and most significantly, the remainder of the nation can now look to Arizona as a mannequin for the innovation and achievement that occurs when dad and mom are empowered to decide on an schooling that works greatest for his or her kids. It’s no secret that the system has failed too many kids,
particularly
within the wake of COVID, and alternate options are desperately wanted. In Arizona, all 1.1 million faculty kids will now qualify for roughly $7,000 in versatile schooling funding per yr that may go to help non-public tuition, home-based or on-line schooling, therapies, tutoring, faculty provides, transportation, and extra. Going ahead, no household in Arizona will probably be left with out wanted choices.
It is no shock that the particular pursuits had been determined to guard their monopoly. However throughout the state, dad and mom stood up and made their voices heard, sharing what faculty alternative meant to their households and pushing again in opposition to the biased, deceptive narratives. Few believed the father or mother military may prevail in opposition to the percentages, however they proved each naysayer fallacious. This was really a case of David vs. Goliath.
Arizona has paved the trail for different states to comply with. All that it requires is the facility of brave dad and mom who’re keen to face up and make their voices heard. Limitless potential will comply with once they prevail.
Steve Smith is the Arizona state director on the American Federation for Kids.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play.
Lottery players have seen enormous jackpots recently, with previous winners of both the Powerball and Mega Millions breaking into the top 10 largest jackpots in U.S. lottery history. Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
Mega Millions
03-07-37-49-55, Mega Ball: 06, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
4-7-6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Fantasy 5
11-14-28-38-41
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Triple Twist
06-08-15-24-33-37
Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
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Where can you buy Arizona lottery tickets?
Tickets can be purchased in person at gas stations, convenience stores and grocery stores. Some airport terminals may also sell lottery tickets.
You can also order tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network, in these U.S. states and territories: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. The Jackpocket app allows you to pick your lottery game and numbers, place your order, see your ticket and collect your winnings all using your phone or home computer.
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Arizona football is adding depth to its quarterback room with the addition of a power conference signal caller.
Wisconsin transfer Braedyn Locke committed to Arizona on Friday, giving the Wildcats an experienced backup at quarterback. Locke threw for 1,936 yards, 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions as a sophomore with the Badgers.
The 6-foot, Rockwell, Texas native began the season as Wisconsin’s backup but took over starting duties when Tyler Van Dyke suffered a season-ending knee injury against Alabama.
Locke, who began his career at Mississippi State, has two years of remaining eligibility.
Locke threw for a season-high 359 yards in Wisconsin’s 52-6 win over Purdue in October. He struggled over Wisconsin’s last five games (all losses), throwing for six touchdowns and five interceptions and hovering around 50 percent completion rate.
Locke is not much of a runner, as he recorded just 4 total rushing yards on the season.
Locke joins Arizona knowing he’ll be in a backup role in 2025 behind returning quarterback Noah Fifita. He comes the 17th player to transfer to Arizona this offseason including the 10th on offense.
Miami continued to address a major roster need on Thursday as former Arizona cornerback Emmanuel Karnely announced his commitment to the Hurricanes over Ole Miss and Michigan. He visited Miami during the first weekend of the transfer portal after spending time in Oxford, and most recently visiting Ann Arbor.
The 6-foot-3, 185-pounder is considered the No. 6 cornerback and No. 68 overall player in the 247Sports Transfer Portal Rankings.
Karnley, a member of the 2023 recruiting class, has spent the last two seasons at Arizona. This past season, the redshirt freshman became a six-game starter for the Wildcats, only allowing 22 catches on 43 targets for 288 yards with four touchdowns allowed and five pass breakups.
The Canes are also targeting the other side of the room in Tacario Davis which would be great for the growing room. The freshman All-American OJ Frederique Jr. will also still be suiting up for the Canes next season. The depth and talent in the room will continue to grow and perform as Mario Cristobal continues to hit in the portal.
Karnely has three more years of eligibility. Karnley has become the fifth blue-chip transfer addition so far this portal season.
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