Republican Gov. Jan Brewer and Democratic challenger Terry Goddard attacked each other's views on the economy and illegal immigration during a televised debate Wednesday night that will likely be the gubernatorial candidates' only face-to-face matchup before the election.

Proposition 107 would amend the Arizona Constitution to prohibit affirmative-action programs. If passed, the law would prevent preferential treatment on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in public employment, public education and public contracting.

Tucson, AZ:  Parents interested in building a better relationship with their children can sign up for a free seven-week workshop hosted by Arizona Youth Partnership at Coyote Trail Elementary School.

Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released a new book that provides a simple, direct way of comparing the effectiveness of public education in every state. I co-authored the Report Card on American Education: Ranking State K-12 Performance, Progress and Reform with Goldwater Institute Senior Fellow Dan Lips and school choice expert Andrew LeFevre. ALEC is distributing the book to state lawmakers across the country.

A federal judge is hearing arguments this week over whether the state is complying with federal laws to help students learn English.

Parks announces itself quietly along Interstate 40 with its single exit sign and Texaco station.

University High School will soon be holding three informational meetings on how students can qualify for admission.

I read the editorial, "Inspired choices set right tone for start of school year," on Aug. 20. The appointments of Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty and FUSD Governing Board Member Sarah Ells once again demonstrate commitment to the education of children in Flagstaff and Coconino County.

The nation faces tough questions in tough times, and there are people on both sides of every issue.

To help Arizona families learn how to pay for the rising costs of higher education, the Arizona Commission for Post Secondary Education is offering on its website the College Savings Planner, a free college planning guide for parents and grandparents.