It is a no-brainer. Parents want the freedom to choose the educational option that best suits their families. Parent-led, child-focused school choice programs are growing throughout the country, but Arizona is at top of the list! Heritage Foundation ranked the best...
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What is Going on at the State Capitol?
In a flurry of activity this week at the Arizona Capitol, lawmakers resurrected protections for children and moved pro-life, pro-educational freedom, and pro-religious freedom bills. Here is what happened: Child protections salvaged After a disappointing defeat in...
Families in the Crosshairs
In order to “Build Back Better,” one has to first tear things down. In the case of the $1.7 trillion social spending bill Democrats are now trying to pass, it appears at least one target for demolition is the family. The social spending bill, whittled down from the...
Rulings Could Bring Radical Change, Vindication
June could be a culture-shifting month as the U.S. Supreme Court will issue rulings in several major cases that have the potential to redefine American values as we know them. Here is what you need to know about five key cases. RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Should a business...
Why Elites Fear Homeschooling
Guest column by Allison Gentala, homeschool mother and CAP board member Parents are the best people to direct the upbringing and education of their children. Our legal traditions and system clearly reflect this. The Supreme Court of the United States has recognized...
Future for Educational Freedom in AZ
Governor Ducey Signs SB 1224! Some good news today as our state leaders and citizens continue to do all we can to stop the spread of COVID-19 through prayer and action. Sponsored by Senator Sylvia Allen, SB 1224 provides much needed relief to families seeking...
History Made
History Made at Capitol – Landmark school choice victory! In 2011, Arizona was the first state to enact Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) for students with special needs. Through the years, additional groups of students have been added as qualifying for ESAs....
BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Ducey Signs SB 1431!
Gov. Ducey Signs School Choice Bill! Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod Governor Doug Ducey signed a groundbreaking school choice bill, making Arizona the first state to put in place a universal Empowerment Scholarship Account program....
Breaking News: Off the Waiting List – School Choice Bills Pass Through the Senate, Onto the House
Moments ago, two school choice bills were passed by the Arizona State Senate by a vote of 19-9-1. Arizona's robust school choice programs have been an undeniable success, opening the doors of educational opportunities to tens of thousands of families. Yet the need for...
Get the Facts: Center for Arizona Policy’s Newest Publication Takes On the Difficult Issues Facing the Family
How does abortion harm women? Why does marriage matter? What are the free speech rights of college students? These are a few of the questions answered in Center for Arizona Policy’s latest publication The Policy Pages: A Guide to Family Issues found online at...