Bill would require Arizona schools to teach Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history

AAPI history may soon be required learning for Arizona students if Senate Bill 1301, which seeks to recognize Asian American history, passes. PHOENIX — The history curriculum in Arizona schools may soon expand to include references to Asian-American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders’ role in the state. That’s because the Arizona Senate has bipartisan support…

Read More

Arizona reports job losses and increased unemployment rate

Arizona’s latest employment report shows a softening labor market, year-over-year job losses and a modestly increasing unemployment rate. Why it matters: The new numbers illustrate a “notable shift … Arizona’s latest employment report shows a softening labor market, year-over-year job losses and a modestly increasing unemployment rate. Why it matters: The new numbers illustrate a…

Read More