A HIGH EXPECTATIONS MOVEMENT TO IMPROVE EDUCATION INSPIRING A SHARED VISION OF EXCELLENCE
Arizona and our students deserve an education system recognized as a model of excellence across the nation and around the world. Expect More Arizona unites individuals and organizations that aspire to achieve this vision and are committed to making our education system the best it can be – from birth through career.
The path to higher expectations and educational excellence requires great teachers, motivated students, engaged parents, committed leaders and supportive communities – all working together to increase student academic achievement and ultimately their readiness to succeed in college and career. For this reason, Expect More Arizona champions:
World-Class Academic Achievement
World-Class Academic Achievement –All Arizona students have what they need to be prepared for college and career, to complete postsecondary education and to compete for jobs with their peers around the world.
Excellence for All
Arizonans embrace the state’s diversity and value the potential of every child’s life. Every Arizona student has the opportunity to attain an excellent education, regardless of zip code, ethnicity, or special needs.
Commitment to Innovation
Our education system develops critical thinkers and innovative problem solvers who are prepared for the jobs we want in Arizona and a workforce that increases America’s global leadership and quality of life.
Strategic Investment
In order to produce excellence, we strategically invest existing and new resources in Arizona’s students, birth through career, and grow the number of high quality educators and schools.
Communities Working Together
Arizona’s elected officials, community leaders, voters, educators, parents and students work together across partisan lines with urgency, optimism and a long-term view toward making Arizona education the best in the nation.
High quality education improves the options and opportunities available to our students and our state.
Visit The Parent Resource Center for grade-specific “High Expectations Principles.”
