Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Expect More Arizona movement. If you have a question that is not addressed here, please contact us at info@ExpectMoreArizona.org.
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Hide All A: Expect More Arizona is a public-private partnership dedicated to increasing public awareness about the importance of strengthening education in our state. We are working to create a movement of Arizonans who value education as our state’s top priority and are actively engaged in making our entire education system the best it can be--from birth to career. Ultimately, we want all Arizona students to graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete, contribute and succeed in a 21st Century global economy.
A: Expect More Arizona is a public-private partnership including students, parents, educators, philanthropy, nonprofits as well as business and community leaders. As a statewide effort, we are working to reach all Arizonans with our message about the importance of making education the top priority in our state. Expect More Arizona was started by the P-20 Council's communication committee and is now governed by an Oversight Board including representatives from First Things First, Helios Education Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Rodel Charitable Foundation of Arizona, Arizona State University and Arizona Community Foundation. Check out our Partners Section to see a list of other organizations and individuals involved in the movement to strengthen education in our state.
A: Expect More Arizona is important because Arizona and its students deserve the best education system possible. Data indicates that our students are falling behind their national and international peers in academic performance and degree attainment. We need all Arizonans to be actively involved in strengthening education in our state in order to make sure our students graduate from high school with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete, contribute and succeed in a 21st Century global economy.
A: Expect More Arizona’s goal is to create a statewide movement of Arizonans who value education as our state’s top priority and who are actively engaged in strengthening the entire continuum—from birth to career. We intend to maintain a consistent, statewide presence over several years in order to:
- Build public support of education as our state’s top priority;
- Educate Arizonans about the education continuum and the inter-connectedness of each stage of education;
- Increase public awareness of the issues affecting education in Arizona and their impact on individuals, local communities and our state;
- Provide Arizonans with opportunities to be actively involved in strengthening education in our state; and
- Mobilize Arizonans to support people, programs and policies supportive of education.
A: As a public-private partnership, Expect More Arizona seeks funding from individuals, organizations and businesses throughout Arizona. The initial funding for the statewide effort has been provided by a group of private funders including First Things First, Helios Education Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust, Rodel Charitable Foundation of Arizona, Arizona Community Foundation and Arizona State University. Representatives from each of these organizations form Expect More Arizona’s Oversight Board, which provides strategic direction and fiscal oversight for the public-private partnership. The Arizona Community Foundation is the fiscal agent for the partnership. We are also continuously cultivating strategic partnerships across the state in order to leverage our limited resources, solicit in-kind support and increase our exposure through a variety of distribution channels, venues and media.
A: Expect More Arizona is a movement for all Arizonans. Visit the Take Action section of our site for a full list of opportunities. Most importantly, Sign Up for ongoing communication from Expect More Arizona. You will receive monthly education updates and opportunities to get involved. Here are just a few of the other ways you can join the movement to strengthen education in our state: Invest in Education; Be a Voice; Tell Your Friends; or Promote the Cause.
A: There are so many ways you can help Expect More Arizona increase awareness about the importance of making education the top priority in our state. Even if you don’t have time to volunteer, there are still plenty of ways you can be involved!
A: Expect More Arizona is broader than just one individual classroom or school. Education in Arizona needs our collective attention in order to effectively address its challenges and opportunities. If your school is doing well, we want to hear about your successes. Send your success stories to info@ExpectMoreArizona.org. Also, even the best-performing schools need more help. Talk to your school about what you can do to help them continue to succeed. Check out the Take Action section of our Web site to see how you can help strengthen education statewide.
A: If you are interested in partnering with the Expect More Arizona movement, please call us at 602.682.2093 (Maricopa County) or 1.866.972.6447 (Statewide) or email us at info@ExpectMoreArizona.org.
A: If you are a member of the media and would like additional information or to schedule an interview with a spokesperson, please contact us at 602.682.2093 (Maricopa County) or 1.866.972.6447 (Statewide) or email us at media@ExpectMoreArizona.org.
A: Speakers are available to share the Expect More Arizona message with organizations and community groups. In order to schedule a speaker, please contact us at 602.682.2093 (Maricopa County) or 1.866.972.6447 (Statewide) or contact us.
A: The name “Expect More Arizona”, its logo and tagline were developed to convey two important messages:
- As Arizonans we must “expect more” of ourselves; our students, educators and schools; government, business and community leaders; and each other in order to make our entire education system is the best it can be - from birth through career.
- Our education system is an interconnected continuum spanning Early Learning, K-12 and Postsecondary education. Each stage is critically important, laying the foundation for the next, and ultimately leading to individuals graduating with the skills to compete, contribute and succeed in a 21st Century global economy.
