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Created2013-03
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The report is both comprehensive and timely, with ELL-related discussions presently taking place in the Legislature that would remove ELL from the throes of political ideologies and return oversight to the State Board of Education. It notes the economic impact on all of Arizona if ELL programs and funding are

The report is both comprehensive and timely, with ELL-related discussions presently taking place in the Legislature that would remove ELL from the throes of political ideologies and return oversight to the State Board of Education. It notes the economic impact on all of Arizona if ELL programs and funding are not improved.

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Created2010-01-01
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Many Arizona students speak a language other than English at home. Read a new analysis of how these non-English home language students perform on the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) test relative to their English home language peers.

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ContributorsHeffernon, Rick (Author) / Melnick, Rob (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2005-04
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This publication updates the January 2004 study, New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University, FY 2003. Both works were launched by the report, Seeds of Prosperity: Public Investment in Science and Technology Research (2003), by Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Morrison Institute will

This publication updates the January 2004 study, New Returns on Investment in the Knowledge Economy: Proposition 301 at Arizona State University, FY 2003. Both works were launched by the report, Seeds of Prosperity: Public Investment in Science and Technology Research (2003), by Morrison Institute for Public Policy. Morrison Institute will periodically publish new material to keep you informed of the status of Proposition 301 investments at Arizona State University.

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ContributorsHeffernon, Rick (Author) / Welch, Nancy (Author) / Valdivia, Walter (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2004-01
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Morrison Institute for Public Policy has analyzed returns from Arizona’s Proposition 301-supported public investments in science and technology research at Arizona State University since 2001. This publication updates a portion of the April 2003 study, "Seeds of Prosperity: Public Investment in Science and Technology Research."

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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2005-12-16
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss the new deadline regarding the improvement of education programs for English language learners, Republican primary updates, and the location of the new State Archives building. Panelists include Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services; Chip Scutari, Arizona Republic; Phil Riske, Arizona Capitol Times.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Napolitano, Janet (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-18
DescriptionAn interview with Governor Napolitano concerning her budget proposal, attempts to improve education programs for English language learners, and immigration issues.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-20
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss David Burnell Smith's campaign violations, the court-imposed deadline of the Flores case concerning English language learners, and Governor Napolitano's budget proposal.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bennett, Ken, 1959- (Interviewee) / Crow, Michael M. (Speaker) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-25
DescriptionSegments on Governor Napolitano's vetoes, the political battle over English language learning policy, issues facing the 2006 Arizona Legislature session (illegal immigration), and the SkySong Center project.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Napolitano, Janet (Speaker) / Schriro, Dora Bess (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-26
DescriptionSegments on the Arizona government's failure to solve the English learner funding issue and the Department of Correction's search for funding to retain officers. Guests include Linda Lopez, Assistant House Minority Leader; Representative Tom Boone; Dora Schriro, Director of the Department of Corrections.
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ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-01-27
DescriptionFriday Edition. Panelists discuss the Arizona Legislature's English language learners lawsuit, David Burnell Smith's removal from office, and an investigation into Maricopa County Schools Superintendent Sandra Dowling. Panelists include Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services; Beth DeFalco, Associated Press; Robbie Sherwood, Arizona Republic.