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...
School Choice
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...
How Satisfied are Arizona Parents with their Child’s School?
How satisfied are Arizona parents with their child’s school? That question, among many others, is what the most recent EdChoice survey sought to find out. In June and July of 2018, EdChoice surveyed approximately 3,500 Arizona parents with children in district,...
ACTION ALERT: Vote “YES” on Prop 305
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) would urge you to vote “YES” on Prop 305 in the upcoming General Election. Why? Because every family deserves the opportunity to choose the best educational setting for their child. CAP supports a parent’s right to choose from a wide...
YES on Prop 305
Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) would urge you to vote “YES” on Prop 305 in the upcoming General Election. Why? Because every family deserves the opportunity to choose the best educational setting for their child. CAP supports a parent’s right to choose from a wide...
BREAKING NEWS: Beauty in School Choice in Arizona!
Presenting Engage Arizona. Center for Arizona Policy (CAP) is committed to driving the conversation about school choice in Arizona. We believe it is uniquely a parent’s right to choose what is the best possible education for their children. This is why we are so...
Fact: School Choice Saves Taxpayer Money
Note: After one of the most contentious legislative sessions I’ve witnessed, legislators adjourned the regular session early this morning. For the first time, the state budget includes $100,000 for homeless pregnant mothers to receive shelter and other services for up...
NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Ducey Signs HB 2460 and HB 2461
A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod Governor Doug Ducey signed two important bills, HB 2460 and HB 2461, making sure that private schools are treated fairly. Both bills solve problems encountered by private schools in Tucson. Private...
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....