Arizona schools see increase in tax-credit donations

New sports fees, out-of-state field trips and extra marketing campaigns were some of the reasons attributed to the increase in 2010 tax-credit donations for many Arizona school districts and charter schools.

Preliminary totals show public schools received $42.3 million in tax-credit money given for extracurricular activities and character-building programs. This number is expected to increase at least another $1 million as the numbers continue to trickle into the Arizona Department of Revenue.