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Illustration of Arizona's capitol dome, superimposed over a classroom and the state shape

Illustration of Arizona's capitol dome, superimposed over a classroom and the state shape

How Arizona’s billion-dollar school voucher system rose from the ashes of unconstitutionality

An aerial photo of the Arizona state capitol

An aerial photo of the Arizona state capitol

Arizona governor vetoes requirement for school board recordings

Pile of $100 bills

Pile of $100 bills

Arizona scholarship nonprofit paid millions to leaders’ own companies

Press Record, Press Delete: How Some Arizona School Boards Fail the Transparency Test

Press Record, Press Delete: How Some Arizona School Boards Fail the Transparency Test

Press record, press delete: How some Arizona school boards flunk Transparency 101

Abstract design showing flashes of lights over streams of blue.

Abstract design showing flashes of lights over streams of blue.

The Beam’s AI School Board Chatbots: We Put Them to the Test

A hand demonstrates a 3D-printed butterfly knife as part of The Beam's investigation into untraceable weapons in Arizona schools

A hand demonstrates a 3D-printed butterfly knife as part of The Beam's investigation into untraceable weapons in Arizona schools

3D-printed weapons: An emerging threat in Arizona schools