Tom Horne Quotes (4 Quotes)

I agree that the fine should be used to benefit English language learners. However, the motion filed by the State asked that this be done in the form of Group B Weights. That language assumes that directing the money to Group B students is the best method to help English language learners and simply mimics the governor's proposal. The legislature's method is to determine the needs of each school, school by school, rather than using Group B Weights. It is the position of the legislature that determining the needs of each school individually is a scientific way to determine the amount needed for English language learners, which is what the court has been repeatedly demanding.

It's an incredible mystery to me. It doesn't make any sense.

Science will soon be included on the AIMS test, and the Avnet Science and Technology Fair is a tremendous opportunity for Arizona children to reinforce what they learn in the classroom. Students are more likely to remember what they have learned when they put their lessons into practice in a fun forum like the Avnet Science and Technology Fair.

Nothing is more important than the quality of our teachers. The time has come to increase teacher compensation. I proposed a 2,500 tax credit, which, in after-tax dollars, would be the equivalent of a 3,500 raise in gross pay. This would close the two-thirds gap between the average teacher salary in Arizona and the national average .