AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation & Equity: A new Beam/12News analysis finds Arizona’s graduation rates are rising while state test proficiency lags badly—especially for low-income students—raising fresh questions about whether schools are truly preparing kids for life after high school. School Choice Debate: Another deep dive on Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) argues the “per-student savings” math is messy in practice, since district costs don’t drop smoothly when enrollment shifts. Public Safety & Privacy: Tempe ends automatic Flock data sharing and launches a transparency portal showing how its license-plate cameras are used, after broader Valley concerns about surveillance misuse. Health: Mayo Clinic researchers report many Phoenix pneumonia patients aren’t getting tested for Valley fever, and those who are tested still miss early diagnosis—prompting calls for universal testing in endemic areas. Campus Life: ASU dining hall workers sue over First Amendment rights to protest working conditions. Community & Culture: Arts United names Julie Hill as its new president/CEO, aiming to expand access and social mobility through music and arts.
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