Posted in Education on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
In a comparison of statistics, the National Education Assocaion (NEA) and the Arizona Tax Research Assocaiton (ATRA), effectively demonstrate that the minimal correlation between class size and student achievement inf Arizona’s education system.
Assuming we take at face value the numbers stated in the NEA study, Arizona Ranks near the bottom in per pupil spending. (NEA Ranking pg 85)
Not [...]
Posted in Weekly Schedule on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
Schedule for May 25 through May 29, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Rules
9:45 a.m.
Republican Caucus
10:00 a.m.
Democrat Caucus
1:00 p.m.
Floor (COW and 3rd Read)
1:30 p.m.
Committee on Commerce and Economic Development (not meeting)
2:00 p.m.
Committee on Appropriations (Special Session)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
9:00 a.m.
Committee on Healthcare and Medical Liability Reform (not meeting)
Committee on Public Safety and [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 22, 2009 | Comments Off
The following is Sen. Steve Pierce’s full statement on the budget
“Mr. President, we all know that earthquakes happen now and again in California. Two earthquakes – of the geological kind – rocked California over the last few days. Well, Mr. President, Tuesday a political earthquake rocked California, and we need to pay [...]
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