EDU221: Introduction to Education

You can find information on political leaders, government offices, and education policies in many places. Start with official sources like the governor’s website or the Arizona Department of Education, then check journals, newspapers, universities, and advocacy groups for fresh ideas and different perspectives. Below are some sample resources to get you started.

Federal level:

State Level:

Local level:

What are bonds and overrides?

From azcentral:

Bonds and overrides are temporary, local property-tax-funded measures that school districts can ask their voters to approve.

Bonds may be issued to pay for longer-term projects, such as building new schools, renovating existing ones or investing in technology and transportation infrastructure.

Voter-approved overrides allow school districts to boost their maintenance and operations and capital budgets. An override can increase a district's classroom budget by up to 15 percent for seven years.

There are 3 types of overrides that schools might request.

1. Maintenance and operations override (M&O) - supports funding for operational expenses, teacher salaries, benefits, and supplies
2. Special override -  supports special programs such as all day kindergarten, music, band, physical education, etc.
3. Capital override - supports funding of equipment, i.e. vehicles, equipment, furniture, technology