“ASU’s summer program is a national treasure!” “I learned more about teaching and physics this summer than in 5 years of college!” “I LOVE this program!” This is what teachers write about the Modeling Instruction Program in the ASU Department … Read more
I am fortunate enough to be the director of a 5 Star early childhood center in Arizona, Cottonwood Enrichment Center. In 2001 I was presented with an opportunity to open a brand new center. It was like having a blank … Read more
I am passionate about helping here. After 55 years in Texas, I moved here with my 14-year old daughter who was an honors student in Texas and chose Central High because they had a Cambridge Program and an honors program. … Read more
I do believe that alot of our students are preforming below standard requirements, but why should the whole grading scale change and not only make bad students ‘worse’ students, but it punishes the students that do work. My son is … Read more
My family recently moved from Georgia to Arizona. My Kindergarten and 3rd grader went into their assigned schools and I quickly realized that they were relearning last years information and not excelling on appropriate grade-level work. After the 1st half … Read more
Eight years teaching AZ middle school students, I never once could teach Social Studies or Science at grade level. Far too many students had been socially promoted without having learned and understood basic concepts: math, writing, reading. It was laughable. … Read more
“Tell me about your Workforce” is always one of the first two questions prospective new businesses ask when they are looking at an area in which to re-locate and/or expand their current operations. A region’s workforce must be ready to … Read more
Many would agree that the greatest immediate threat facing our children’s economic security comes directly as a result of the actions of the Arizona State Legislature and not from the economy in general. It is also fair to say that … Read more
Today approximately 60% of our Arizona first graders arrive on the first day of school not prepared. They do not know how to count 1 to 10, primary colors, basic shapes, and how to print their first name. Additionally far … Read more
Generations of Arizona students have grown up with the Five “C’s” of the state: Cotton, Citrus, Copper, Climate, and Cattle. Now more than ever, it is time to acknowledge the sixth “C” of Arizona – an attribute that we must … Read more
Stay Informed
Sign up to join the Expect More Arizona movement, and we will help you stay informed about what is happening with education in Arizona.
Welcome to the Expect More Blog. You are a part of the movement to make education a top priority in Arizona. This is your movement and your blog; we encourage you to stay involved by posting comments and letting us know what you'd like to see here.
Thank you for joining us. Please share Expect More Arizona with all of your family and friends. Together, we will make Arizona a model of excellence in education.
53% of Arizona’s graduates do not qualify to enroll in our state’s public universities.
Learn More