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Granados, Nadia R. – Journal of Literacy Research, 2017
Using qualitative methodology, this research examines how graduates of a K-5 dual language immersion program have experienced multiple and competing social, cultural, institutional, and political forces at play in complex processes that ultimately affect one's mobilities of language, literacy, and learning. These students have now grown into…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Literacy, Immersion Programs, Second Language Learning
Railey, Hunter – Education Commission of the States, 2016
In 2011, the Arizona State Legislature adopted a law creating the first education savings account (ESA) in the United States. Following Arizona's lead, several other states, including Florida Tennessee,Mississippi and Nevada, have implemented ESA policies. Typical eligibility requirements include conditions such as a pupil's diagnosed disability,…
Descriptors: Educational Finance, Money Management, Investment, Student Financial Aid
Chronicle of Academic and Artistic Precocity, 1982
The Chronicle contains two major articles and several smaller articles concerned with education of the gifted. "Special Educational Services for Gifted Students in Arizona: Description of Programs and Analysis of the Short-Term Impact of the State's Legislative Mandate," by S. Cohn and V. Riccardo, reports on a survey of all Arizona…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Program Descriptions
Arizona State Dept. of Education, Phoenix. – 1972
This document discusses the rationale for the extended school year (ESY) and describes the basic types of extended school year plans. It presents Arizona legislation relative to the extended school year and outlines the State Board of Education policy. An extensive annotated bibliography lists books, pamphlets, articles, reports, bibliographies,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Extended School Year, Guidelines, Needs Assessment
Gresham, April; Hess, Frederick; Maranto, Robert; Milliman, Scott – Phi Delta Kappan, 2000
Arizona allows charters to be granted by local school boards, the state board of education, or gubernatorially appointed boards. Regulatory loopholes allow multiple campuses, private school conversions, and outside-of-district charters. Market-based choice depends on political support, a strong state government, and enormous parental and teacher…
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Educational Vouchers, Elementary Secondary Education, Free Enterprise System