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- Creators: Melnick, Rob
- Creators: Jimenez-Castellanos, Oscar
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
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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 not improved.
ContributorsMelnick, Rob (Author) / Shekerjian, Onnie (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2002-05
Description
The purpose of this brief report is to provide information about the past, present, and future of a very significant education reform program and tax increase, commonly known as Proposition 301. Coverage includes the history leading up to the ballot measure approved by Arizona voters in November 2000, its status approximately one year after it went into effect, and its prospects over a 20-year life span.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Melnick, Rob (Panelist) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-03-10
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Friday Edition. Panelists discuss Google's new office at ASU, the death of State Senator Marilyn Jarrett, pressure between state lawmakers and Governor Napolitano regarding the use of National Guard troops along the Mexican border, and state lawmakers' use of their own attorneys in court to defend the English language learner proposal. Panelists include Rob Melnick, ASU Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services; Robbie Sherwood, Arizona Republic; Richard de Uriarte, Arizona Republic.