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Kathaerine A. Johnson, Director of Programs & Agency Operations, Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education, talks to Sonoran Living about College Goal Sunday (and Saturday too!) Navigating the world of financial aid can be tricky for students and families, but on … Continue reading →
The year ahead is sure to be another challenging year for education. Now more than ever, we must all resolve to make education our top priority. It’s not too late to make your New Year’s resolutions for 2012, so Expect … Continue reading →
The Rodel Foundation of Arizona has named its 2012 Exemplary Principals. Rodel says of its program: “With the shortage of potential principals looming, the Rodel Foundation of Arizona, in partnership with Social Venture Partners Arizona, created the Rodel Exemplary Principal … Continue reading →
Pearl Chang Esau, President & CEO of Expect More Arizona, talks to Sonoran Living about creating a college going culture at home from the earliest years. Scroll down to view more videos of Pearl answering questions about preparing for college. … Continue reading →
Arizona School Administrators recently created this mini-documentary describing the new process and the data requirements prescribed by laws created during the 2010 legislative session. If you are an educator wanting to better understand the evaluation process or a parent who … Continue reading →
We wanted to share a couple of videos with you that will help you better understand two programs that will change education in our state, Move on When Ready and Common Core Standards. First, Dr. Debra Duvall, Executive Director of … Continue reading →
On December 15, 2011, Expect More Arizona invited business, community, and education leaders to a breakfast in Phoenix to continue discussing the direct link between a strong education system and a thriving business community, and the role the business community … Continue reading →
The Arizona Business & Education Coalition (ABEC) recently celebrated the 196 schools that made the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) 2011 list of Arizona Higher Performing Schools. This school recognition is one piece of a partnership with NCEA, a … Continue reading →
Lisa Budinger, President & CEO of The Arizona College Scholarship Foundation, talks to Sonoran Living about preparing your child for success in college and career. Higher education has never been more important to individual success, economic growth and global competitiveness … Continue reading →
As you make your year-end charitable giving contributions and take advantage of state tax credits, elevate education and Arizona students to top of the list. Whether you choose to support early learning, K-12 or postsecondary programs, here are three easy … Continue reading →
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