Arizona State Senate
1700 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Press Release
PHOENIX – A new analysis from ConsumerAffairs ranked Arizona 51st (50 states plus the District of Columbia) in public education. It also ranked Arizona 40th in K-12 performance, 50th in school funding and resources, 43rd in higher education quality and 45th in school safety. Senator Christine Marsh (LD4) released the following statement regarding our ranking:
“While Arizona ranking last in public education is upsetting, it is not an accident. This is a direct result of Republican legislators enacting policies that cut public education funding, target vulnerable student populations, and target teachers, which further exacerbates the teacher shortage.
Amid this news, I want to be clear that our rankings are an indication of Republicans’ failed policy decisions, not our educators, school personnel, or students. I have served in the classroom and the legislature—I know where the changes need to be made. The Democratic Caucuses will continue to fight for our young people and the livelihoods of those who invest so much in our next generation.
We can and must do better.”
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