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Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

  • Kristina Chumpol Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Arizona teachers are making a lasting impact in classrooms — but many say appreciation alone isn’t enough. With thousands of vacancies and the state ranking near the bottom in education funding, educators continue to face growing challenges, prompting calls for long-term investment and stron…

Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

    Richard Nixon

    Local opinion: Raising our voices for something, not against everything

    Local opinion: Raising our voices for something, not against everything

    • Frank Thompson Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    I am hoping that some protests can be focused on what we want to accomplish moving forward.

    Local opinion: Republican state budget puts Southern Arizona last

    Local opinion: Republican state budget puts Southern Arizona last

    • Kevin Volk Special to the Arizona Daily Star

    I will fight for a budget is fair to our region - not one where it seems like we're taking all the hits.

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

    Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

      Trump threatens NATO

      Arizona opinion: We are still paying high price for DEI at state's public universities

      Arizona opinion: We are still paying high price for DEI at state's public universities

      • Matt Beienburg Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Arizona’s universities are forcing students into “diversity, equity, and inclusion” courses steeped in ideologically extreme content.

      National opinion: New open banking rule can help Arizonans in remote areas

      National opinion: New open banking rule can help Arizonans in remote areas

      • Patrick M. Brenner Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Open banking can expand financial opportunity, but only if the underlying infrastructure is secure and sustainable.

      Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

      Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

      • Kristina Chumpol Special to the Arizona Daily Star

      Arizona teachers are making a lasting impact in classrooms — but many say appreciation alone isn’t enough. With thousands of vacancies and the state ranking near the bottom in education funding, educators continue to face growing challenges, prompting calls for long-term investment and stron…

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

      Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

        Richard Nixon

        Trump right to waive mandate for US vessels | Katelyn Bledsoe

        Trump right to waive mandate for US vessels | Katelyn Bledsoe

          The Trump administration’s recent waiver of the Jones Act during the conflict in the Middle East recognizes that this law restricts the efficient movement of critical resources.

          Don't let foreign ships move into America's domestic market | Jennifer Carpenter

          Don't let foreign ships move into America's domestic market | Jennifer Carpenter

            Only American-built, American-crewed and American-flagged vessels can deliver goods between U.S. ports, under the Jones Act.

            Gary Varvel for May 08, 2026

            Gary Varvel for May 08, 2026

              The bigger debate behind the voting rights case | Stephen L. Carter

              The bigger debate behind the voting rights case | Stephen L. Carter

                I agree with those who think the Supreme Court made a mistake in narrowing the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. But rather than join in the ritual and perhaps overheated condemnation of the decision in Louisiana v. Callais, perhaps we might consider its place in the larger conver…

                Democrats deserve some blame for Spirit Airlines' downfall  | Dace Potas

                Democrats deserve some blame for Spirit Airlines' downfall | Dace Potas

                  In the wake of crippling jet fuel costs, Spirit Airlines has gone out of business, disrupting passengers’ travel plans, leaving 15,000 employees facing uncertainty and creating a major void in the budget travel market.

                  Editorial cartoons

                  ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

                  ANOTHER VIEW | Bill Day | Cagle Cartoons

                  Local opinion: Raising our voices for something, not against everything

                  Local opinion: Raising our voices for something, not against everything

                    I am hoping that some protests can be focused on what we want to accomplish moving forward.

                    Local opinion: Republican state budget puts Southern Arizona last

                    Local opinion: Republican state budget puts Southern Arizona last

                      I will fight for a budget is fair to our region - not one where it seems like we're taking all the hits.

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

                      Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

                        Trump threatens NATO

                        Arizona opinion: We are still paying high price for DEI at state's public universities

                        Arizona opinion: We are still paying high price for DEI at state's public universities

                          Arizona’s universities are forcing students into “diversity, equity, and inclusion” courses steeped in ideologically extreme content.

                          Tennessee GOP moves to pass map eliminating state’s lone Democratic seat

                          Tennessee GOP moves to pass map eliminating state’s lone Democratic seat

                            Tennessee Republicans are set to vote on a new congressional map that would likely hand the GOP all nine of the state’s House seats.

                            Gary Varvel for May 07, 2026

                            Gary Varvel for May 07, 2026

                              Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

                              Who’s responsible when jobs go unfilled: workers or employers? | The Ethical Life podcast

                                🎧 The hosts examine hiring struggles, economic forces and how changing expectations around pay, flexibility and purpose are reshaping participation in the labor force.

                                Editorials

                                A note to readers

                                A note to readers

                                To our readers:

                                Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                                Arizona Daily Star Editorial: New tactic to come after public lands must be stopped

                                Juan Ciscomani has a pivotal role to play in protecting public lands. It's a role that he must fulfill.

                                Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                                Local opinion: A dismissive editorial peers through rose-colored glasses

                                The Herald has missed its mark in offering us reassurance of the court’s stability and the strength of democracy. And when it values confidence over honest scrutiny, its words ring hollow.

                                Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                                Arizona Daily Star editorial: Julia Benitez, 'la abuela,' must be released

                                Arizona Daily Star border reporter Emily Bregel reported last Sunday that our government is in the business of jailing confused grandmothers with no criminal history.

                                Columnists

                                Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

                                Local opinion: Arizona teachers deserve more than appreciation

                                Arizona teachers are making a lasting impact in classrooms — but many say appreciation alone isn’t enough. With thousands of vacancies and the state ranking near the bottom in education funding, educators continue to face growing challenges, prompting calls for long-term investment and stronger support.

                                Trump right to waive mandate for US vessels | Katelyn Bledsoe

                                Trump right to waive mandate for US vessels | Katelyn Bledsoe

                                The Trump administration’s recent waiver of the Jones Act during the conflict in the Middle East recognizes that this law restricts the efficient movement of critical resources.

                                Don't let foreign ships move into America's domestic market | Jennifer Carpenter

                                Don't let foreign ships move into America's domestic market | Jennifer Carpenter

                                Only American-built, American-crewed and American-flagged vessels can deliver goods between U.S. ports, under the Jones Act.

                                The bigger debate behind the voting rights case | Stephen L. Carter

                                The bigger debate behind the voting rights case | Stephen L. Carter

                                I agree with those who think the Supreme Court made a mistake in narrowing the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. But rather than join in the ritual and perhaps overheated condemnation of the decision in Louisiana v. Callais, perhaps we might consider its place in the larger conversation about righting racial wrongs.

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                                Arizona opinion: We are still paying high price for DEI at state's public universities

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                                Local opinion: Raising our voices for something, not against everything

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                                Letters to the Editor

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 8

                                Richard Nixon

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 7

                                Trump threatens NATO

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 6

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 6

                                San Pedro River

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 5

                                Tucson Speaks Out: May 5

                                Continue to fund neighborhood centers

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