Digging into the upcoming AZ Propositions

Posted on October 26, 2010 by sdevore

So I am starting to work my way through the propositions on the coming battle and man what a mess the language is. I have been looking for resources of human readable versions to share with people who may not have the intense legal babble translation skills as those in the business of writing these obfuscated piles of literary muck. here is at least one translation http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/dvyrm/6_out_of_10_propositions_on_my_arizona_ballot_are/ and this one http://www.blogforarizona.com/blog/2010/08/updated-the-2010-arizona-ballot-propositions.html

I hope this can help you make better informed decisions and can guide people you know in that regard as well

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100 Stands for Education takes the first step

Posted on April 20, 2010 by sdevore

100 Stands for Education

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!

Stand with other Arizona children and parents to raise awareness of the crisis in K-12 education and to support Proposition 100.  On May 8, 2010, be one of the 100 Stands for Education selling lemonade to support Arizona public education and to spread the message: YES on 100.

This family-friendly program benefits local schools and gets the word out on the importance of Prop 100 to public education.  All lemonade sale proceeds are donated to the local public school of your choice.

Prop 100, which is on the May 18, 2010 ballot, establishes a temporary 1¢ sales tax.  2/3 of the revenue from the temporary 1¢ tax goes directly to K-12 education.  The balance benefits public safety and social services.

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Pictures From Stands

Posted on May 9, 2010 by 100stands4edu


What a great day. Reports from all over Arizona are coming in. 100 Stands was a great success. We had big stands, little stands and in between stands. Thousands of people came to visit your stands, and we succeeded in reaching voters who were undecided or unaware of prop 100.

Even where people couldn’t stop, they showed support with honking horns, thumbs up, and broad smiles!

There were opponents out. Though not many. They saw and heard you and your supporters!

We will post photos as they come in.

The real test is May 18. Please keep this momentum going. We will continue to update our website with important news and commentary on the issue and please vote and get out the vote!

Thank you for making a stand for education in Arizona.

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Arizona Public Schools Earn an “F” in Math and Writing, According to Latest AIMS Test Results – Phoenix News – Valley Fever

Posted on July 15, 2011 by sdevore

Arizona Public Schools Earn an “F” in Math and Writing, According to Latest AIMS Test Results – Phoenix News – Valley Fever: “”

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AZ lowest in per-pupil spending, report shows

Posted on February 17, 2011 by sdevore

AZ lowest in per-pupil spending, report shows: “”

Arizona is ranked lowest in the country for per-pupil spending and among the highest for student-teacher ratio, a national report found.

The National Education Association’s annual Rankings and Estimates also took a look at teacher salaries, student enrollment and financial expenditures for public education.
In the area of per-pupil spending, the education association determined the average per student expenditure across the country last school year was $10,586.

Arizona was found to spend $6,170 per student – one of the lowest in the country, while states including New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island and Wyoming spent upward of $15,000 per student. Other states found to have low per-pupil spending include Utah, Mississippi, Nevada and Idaho.

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-23

Posted on May 23, 2010 by 100stands4edu

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Schools play important role in Prop 100 victory

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sdevore

Schools play important role in Prop 100 victory

“Sixty-four percent: That’s a pretty big number,” Quinn said of unofficial returns.

Political consultants generally agree that ballot questions need to start with 60 percent support to have a shot at passing, as support typically erodes during a campaign.

But this time, support grew as the campaign progressed.

The sales-tax increase championed by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer was promoted by a well-funded campaign and embraced by school supporters. They organized car-painting events at local schools, wore “Yes on 100″ T-shirts and set up “100 lemonade stands for (Prop.) 100.”

You did it, you made an impact, the proposition passed with wide support in our state. We have to remember that together we can make a difference in our children’s lives. We have to continue to let our legislature know that education and public safety are a priority to the people of Arizona and continue to work to make a difference in Arizona.

(Via azcentral.com | Arizona Elections.)

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Unofficial results for Proposition 100 (98.7% of polls reporting)

Posted on May 19, 2010 by sdevore

Unofficial results for Proposition 100 (98.7% of polls reporting)

Thank you to all of the 100 Stands For Education participants you and your tireless efforts are reflected in this margin of votes. Arizona has made a statement that our kids education and our collective safety and health are priorities. We have to make sure that these priorities are remembered in November when the long term change can begin.

Thank you for my kids and all the kids in Arizona who will be ok next year, now lets make them GREAT!

(Via AZStar Political.)

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Ariz. DPS director cites cuts if Prop 100 rejected

Posted on May 11, 2010 by sdevore

Ariz. DPS director cites cuts if Prop 100 rejected

Says ability to quickly respond to accidents and disabled-motorist calls would be significantly affected.

How did our state get in this dire condition, is every public service so close to total failure? Who is running the place? How can we fix it for the long term?

(Via azcentral.com | news.)

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