Stephen R. Hart, Ed.D., Assistant Director of Arizona GEAR UP, speaks to Sonoran Living about college & career readiness. It’s becoming more important than ever that Arizona students receive some type of education or advanced training after high school. Long … Read more
The Morrison Institute recently released a report entitled, “On the Rise: 21st Century Career and Technical Education Pathways.” The report examines the critical role of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in meeting Arizona’s educational challenges. It also calls for all … Read more
One of the biggest challenges for students learning math concepts is understanding how concepts relate to the real world and how mastering math skills will help prepare them for jobs of the future. However, through an innovative program in Tucson, … Read more
Arizona’s future success relies on our ability to prepare today’s students for the jobs of the future. The fastest growing occupations of the next decade will require some background in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). In today’s job market, … Read more
Ensuring a world-class education for every Arizona student is Expect More Arizona’s mission. By building engaged leadership and public commitment, we are working to ensure all Arizona students are prepared to thrive in college, career and life. This month, we … Read more
A few weeks ago, TIME Magazine reporter Joe Klein visited Arizona and chronicled his tours to the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa and a Career and Technical Education program at Monument Valley High School in Kayenta. What he … Read more
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 … Read more
On May 15, 2011, the Pew Research Center released a study entitled “Is College Worth It?” which discussed the results of surveys done with college presidents and the general public on the value, quality and mission of higher education. According … Read more
The following was sent out recently by the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence: Now Accepting Applications for Technology Grants! The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence invites afterschool programs statewide to apply for one of five $1,500 grants being awarded to … Read more
The following article appeared in the Friday, July 1 edition of The Phoenix Business Journal: The health care industry in Arizona and across the nation is experiencing significant change. The change comes from innovation within the industry, consumer demands as … Read more
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