Expect More Arizona will have a booth at the Tucson Festival of Books. Please stop by to say hi.
Title: Tucson Festival of Books
Location: University of Arizona Campus
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Description: Nearly 200 exhibitors will be arrayed along the University of Arizona mall at the 2010 Tucson Festival of Books to serve the 50,000-plus expected to attend.
Start Date: March 13th, 2010
End Date: March 14th, 2010
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Lawmakers want to dip into tobacco-tax stream
Thursday March 11th
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Governors, educators push uniform teaching standards 19 comments
Thursday March 11th
Governors and education leaders on Wednesday proposed sweeping new school standards that could ... LEARN MORE »
Governor to proceed with proposed education reforms without Race to the Top funding
Thursday March 11th
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8 of 12 Valley school districts eyeing budget overrides
Wednesday March 10th
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FUSD override OK'd
Wednesday March 10th
This time, it passed. Flagstaff Unified School District's second budget override attempt in four ... LEARN MORE »
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Education Events and Activities
Title: Special Election: School Budget Override
Location: Across Arizona (check with your school district for local information)
Register to Vote: Click here
Description: On March 19, 2010, voters in many districts in Arizona can vote on a school budget override. Check with your local district for details.
Date: March 19th, 2010
Title: HandsOn Greater Phoenix: Serve A Thon for Schools
Location: Across Greater Phoenix
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Description: Revitalize schools and fundraise for HandsOn Greater Phoenix! Serve A Thon for Schools is a day of volunteer service that mobilizes 2000 caring Valley residents to revitalize public schools and fundraise for HandsOn Greater Phoenix. This incredible event takes place on Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8am – 12pm, and volunteer teams and individuals are needed to paint, landscape, refresh, and revitalize under-resourced schools across the Valley.
A registration fee of $25 per volunteer ($10 for students) is required to cover the costs of project supplies like paint and trees, water, snacks and an event t-shirt.
Start Time: 8:00 am
Date: April 24th, 2010
End Time: 12:00 pm
Title: Tools for Leading Systems Thinking in Our Schools
Location: Arizona State University-SkySong 1475 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
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Description: “Tools for Leading Systems Thinking in Our Schools is a follow-up to the systems thinking introduction presented during the Fourth Annual Teacher Leadership Institute in June 2009.
The workshop will provide an extended introduction to systems thinking and its connections to critical leadership skills and school improvement efforts.
During the workshop, participants will:
* Develop skills and knowledge in the use of systems thinking concepts and tools.
* Experience, practice, and discuss interactive, inquiry-based professional development and school improvement strategies.
* Use systems thinking tools to analyze complex issues and identify high leverage interventions.
* Develop and share a plan of application relevant to school leadership.\”
Start Time: 8:00 am
Date: May 1st, 2010
End Time: 4:00 pm
Title: Teacher Appreciation Week
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Start Date: May 2nd, 2010
End Date: May 8th, 2010
Title: Arizona Hispanic Youth Symposium
Location: Arizona State University
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Description: From July 7th, 2010 to July 10th, 2010, the participants of the Arizona Hispanic Youth Symposium will convene at Arizona State University in Tempe for a four-day, three-night program that allows them to develop a network of peers and mentors, learn about resources and tools for college, and develop a long-term career vision.
Start Date: July 7th, 2010
End Date: July 10th, 2010