Schools

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Scottsdale Community College in Arizona disbursed $62,400 in athletically related financial aid in 2024.

Arizona Corporation Commission Vice Chair Rachel Walden said most students are performing below grade level due to shifts away from core instruction in reading and math.

Arizona State University’s Henry Thomson says anonymity on social media platforms encourages uncivil political discourse not seen face-to-face. Recent surveys show most Americans believe social media worsens democratic debate and increases division. Efforts at ASU aim to foster more respectful dialogue amid growing concerns over online polarization.

The Goldwater Institute’s report reveals that some Arizona school districts provide extensive personal and vacation leave for superintendents, adding significantly to their compensation packages.

Jason Bedrick, a research fellow at The Heritage Foundation, said that public schools collect significant per-pupil revenue—more than $13,000 on average—but often allocate funds away from classroom needs and teacher pay.

Joseph Chaplik, an Arizona state representative, has called for the resignation of Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Governing Board member Matt Pittinsky following reports of an underage party linked to Pittinsky’s household.

Timothy Minella, a senior fellow at the Goldwater Institute’s Van Sittert Center for Constitutional Advocacy, expressed concerns about the current state of civic education in universities.

In 2024, Scottsdale Community College’s in-state tuition and fees amounted to $2,358, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Tuition rates for in-state students at Scottsdale Community College remained steady during the 2022-23 academic year, according to the most recent data, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.