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- Creators: Grant, Michael, 1951-
- Creators: Morrison Institute for Public Policy
ContributorsJimenez-Castellanos, Oscar (Author) / Combs, Mary Carol (Author) / Martinez, David (Author) / Gomez, Laura (Author) / Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center (Publisher) / Arizona Indicators (Project) (Publisher) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2013-03
Description
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.
ContributorsMorrison Institute for Public Policy (Author) / Arizona Indicators (Project) (Publisher)
Created2010-01-01
Description
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.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Bommersbach, Jana (Commentator) / D'Alli, Richard (Reporter) / Kravetz, Robert E. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-06-17
DescriptionKeven Ann Willey Remote Interview (Corso); Bommersbach Byline #12: Tom Collins Package (Durrenberger); Nutrition/Digestion Package (D'Alli). Segments on an Arizona Republic poll regarding congressional and gubernatorial races, Bommersbach's Byline (Tom Collins' legal ordeal), and the link between diet and digestive diseases.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / D'Alli, Richard (Reporter) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-06-23
DescriptionKeith Poletis In-Studio Interview (Corso); Toxic Plants Package (Cavanary); Nuclear Angiography Package (D'Alli). Segments on an increase in elections and low voter turnout, botanical dangers, and nuclear imaging as a diagnostic tool for heart disease.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Kolbe, John W., 1940- (Panelist) / Jennings, Max (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-12-05
DescriptionPre-recorded Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Maricopa County staff infighting/violations of state law, Proposition 200's impact on the Mecham administration, and an upcoming vote on Proposition 100 (land trades). Panelists include John Kolbe, Political Editor, Phoenix Gazette; Max Jennings, Executive Editor, Tribune Newspapers; John Leach, Assistant City Editor, Arizona Republic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.