The Expect More Arizona movement belongs to all Arizonans, including you! Only through a productive, statewide dialogue can we work together to build a stronger education system for our students and our state.
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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
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
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
50% of graduates don't qualify to enroll in Arizona's public universities
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Arizona SciTech Festival Director, Jeremy Babendure, Ph.D., talks to Sonoran Living about the importance of STEM education to the future success of our state. Scroll down to see Dr. Babendure answer viewer questions. The Arizona SciTech Festival showcases Arizona as … Read more
Enter to win 4 tickets to a performance of “Rock the Presidents!” Details at the end of this post. This Presidents Day weekend, American history will be brought to life in Tempe in a world premiere musical revue spanning 223 … Read more
