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- Creators: Grant, Michael, 1951-
- Creators: Powers, Jeanne M.
ContributorsPowers, Jeanne M. (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2012-09-17
Description
Students with AP credit are often able to skip general studies courses and take courses related to their majors earlier in their college careers than students without AP credits. Recent federal and state policies have been aimed at expanding students’ access to AP courses. In this brief, we examine students’ access, participation, and success in AP courses in Arizona’s public high schools.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1986-11-17
DescriptionMaria Hoffman In-Studio Interview; Darwin Cox In-Studio Interview; Cox and Hoffman In-Studio Interview (Cavanary); November Water Package (Taylor). Segments on mental health services for children and the monthly water report (contaminated wells and restrictions on the construction of artificial lakes).
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Martinelli, Laurie A. (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-04-09
DescriptionPesticides Package, Norman Weiss and Laurie Martinelli In-Studio Interview (Corso); Week of the Young Child Package (Britton). Segments on Arizona's agriculture and pesticide contamination of water, and the Week of the Young Child.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Surbeck, Elaine (Interviewee) / Ames, Louise Bates (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1987-06-17
DescriptionResidential Home Care Package, Hazel Chandler and Lilah In-Studio Interview (Miller); Developmental Learning Package (Britton). Segments on quality issues with group care homes for the elderly, and the pace of education for young children.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Shelton, Mike (Reporter) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created1985-05-22
DescriptionGeorge Chasse & Richard Counts In-Studio Interview (Grant); Head Start Package (Shelton). Segments on Head Start education programs and city planning projects including road construction.
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.