Arizona Civics Podcast
Welcome to the Arizona Civics Podcast. This podcast aims to share our journey of sustaining Arizona’s interests in reforms to civic education by working with civic educators in our state. This work is being done by the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University. I am your host, Liz Evans, Civic Education and Outreach Program Director at ASU, and I will interview Arizona teachers, content experts, and leaders in civic education. We hope you enjoy our journey to make Arizona a national civics model!
Arizona Civics Podcast
Who Pays for Public Education? Arizona's Schools and Taxes
Education is one of the most vital roles of state and local governments, and in Arizona, this responsibility is enshrined in the state Constitution. In this episode, we explore how Arizona fulfills its obligation to provide public education through a mix of state and local partnerships. From public schools—both traditional and charter—to private school and homeschooling support, we’ll examine the options available to Arizona families.
We’ll also take a deep dive into the financial side of education. How does Arizona fund its schools while adhering to its balanced budget requirement? Discover how income, property, and sales taxes work together to support essential services, why Arizona’s budgeting process differs from the federal government’s deficit spending, and what it all means for students, parents, and taxpayers.
Join us for a closer look at the intersection of education, government, and economics in Arizona!
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