House Education Committee Gutts Kindergarten Aid Bill
The House Education Committee approved SB 1 with amendments that undermine state aid for kindergartens. Provisions would cap aid in the six percent budget limit, delay funding by a year, and require local elections on adoption, aid, and building new rooms. The editors urge readers to push the Senate version to restore the measure.
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Boggs Calls FBI Wiretapping of Congressmen Alleged
Rep Hale Boggs charges the FBI tapped the wires of congressmen amid past Army spying revelations. He says the truth must be found and those responsible held accountable, urging Congress to reexamine wiretapping policy as a matter of national importance.
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Leader Emerges as Courageous Reformer in Scottsdale Schools
Frank M. Schnekser lauds James Wellington for a rational wage-scale proposal amid board tensions. He praises Wellington for independence and calls on teachers and parents to unite to improve the Scottsdale School District and public interest.
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Community reacts to teacher strike chaos at elementary school
Albert L. Lowenstein recounts harassment faced by volunteers and substitutes during a teacher strike at a Scottsdale elementary, noting pupils pressured to scab teachers and a tense environment. He joined as a volunteer, saw chaotic picketing, threats, and a chilling atmosphere as teachers allegedly used Gestapo-like tactics.
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Seventh-grader speaks on school strike and respect
A seventh grader explains how the strike affects students and urges respect for both teachers on the picket line and substitutes. The student says they will not disrupt the school and hopes others honor differing views while expressing their own opinions.
Teachers Strike Sparks Student Letter Appeal
A seventh grader at Tonto School and classmates write to the public urging a quick, amicable resolution to a teachers strike. They argue teachers should not strike, note a contract and raises, and call for Board of Education action to restore education and avoid layoffs.
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Progress Letters Limit Sparks Reader Address Request
The Progress urges letter writers to keep submissions under 400 words and include a home address for verification if needed. The notice emphasizes space constraints and verification procedures for letters to the editor.
Teachers defend strike and seek better education funding
Counselor Monica Johnson of Scottsdale High presents teachers' view on the strike, arguing it was professional and necessary to push for higher pay, stronger programs, tenure protection, and fair funding. She notes ongoing trials with substitutes, contract issues, and the need to attract graduates to education while urging parental and taxpayer involvement.
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Monica Johnson
Scottsdale High
Teachers Strike Critique Mirrors Debate Over School Funding
Mrs. Roseanne Stas argues the Coronado High teachers strike harms students and questions the unions’ motives. She praises the teachers’ sincerity while warning against allowing paid protections to drive tax burdens and future threats of walkouts.
Native area parent writes on school strike pride and shame
A local parent, deeply tied to elementary and high school communities, reflects on the teachers strike. He expresses pride for educators on the picket lines and shame for fears, actions, media coverage, and public disinterest. He urges teachers, parents, and taxpayers to seek truth and understanding for children today and tomorrow.
Scottsdale School Board urged to end teachers strike
A student letter asks the Scottsdale School Board to act quickly to resolution of a teachers strike and to bring teachers back to their classrooms. The writer protests firing as a possible outcome and emphasizes students want classes resumed.
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