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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 →
Rachel Bennett Yanof from the Phoenix Collegiate Academy talks to Sonoran Living about ways to help your child read at grade level. For more from Rachel’s appearance, scroll down.Reading at grade level is one of the most important factors leading … Continue reading →
Rhian Evans Allvin, CEO of First Things First, talks to Sonoran Living about turning everyday moments into learning moments. As parents, we want to do everything possible to help our kids get a smart start on their education. For some, … Continue reading →
More than half of Arizona children under the age of six are cared for by someone other than their parent during the work day. Regardless of setting, it is critical for all children to have access to the highest quality … Continue reading →
First Things First, Arizona’s statewide early childhood health and development board, recently released “Ready for School. Set for Life: Creating the Model Early Childhood System.” This document is the first of several materials that First Things First (FTF) will produce … Continue reading →
Another election has come and gone, and now the signs will come down, commercial advertising will return to peddling fast food and useless gadgets, and our newly elected and returning officials will begin setting agendas for the coming term. Hopefully, … Continue reading →
The Presidents of Arizona’s three public universities joined together to publish an article in the Arizona Republic, speaking out in support of early learning. Read an excerpt of the presidents’ article below, and view it in its entirety here. What … Continue reading →
Four years ago, Arizonans voted to implement an 80-cent tobacco tax to fund early childhood health and development programs. It was a bold and strategic move that showed an unprecedented commitment to Arizona’s children and our future. The tax we … Continue reading →
Today marks the first day of campaigning for Arizona’s General Election on November 2nd. While yesterday’s voter turnout was low, we can’t help but notice all of the Arizonans out there who are proud to “Vote 4 Education.” Kudos to … Continue reading →
The passage of Proposition 100 was a big victory for our schools, public safety and Arizona overall. Arizona voters sent a resounding message that supporting education is our priority, and that, when given a choice, we will “Vote 4 Education.” … Continue reading →
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