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Lawmakers want to dip into tobacco-tax stream
Thursday March 11th
State lawmakers want voters to let them raid a fund that is supposed to provide special programs ... LEARN MORE »
Governors, educators push uniform teaching standards 19 comments
Thursday March 11th
Governors and education leaders on Wednesday proposed sweeping new school standards that could ... LEARN MORE »
Governor to proceed with proposed education reforms without Race to the Top funding
Thursday March 11th
Gov. Jan Brewer today announced that with or without the federal government, Arizona will ... LEARN MORE »
8 of 12 Valley school districts eyeing budget overrides
Wednesday March 10th
Most school districts can breathe a sigh of relief after the majority of voters throughout ... LEARN MORE »
FUSD override OK'd
Wednesday March 10th
This time, it passed. Flagstaff Unified School District's second budget override attempt in four ... LEARN MORE »
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K-12
K-12: Successful Student Transitions Leading To Graduation
Arizona’s education system is an interconnected continuum that spans Early Learning, K-12 and Postsecondary education. Each stage is critically important, building upon the one before and contributing to long-term student success. The better the continuum is aligned with respect to curriculum, standards and support for successful student transitions, the more likely we are to have graduates who are prepared to compete, contribute and succeed in the 21st Century.
Did you know?
- Only 24% of Arizona 4th and 8th graders demonstrate proficiency in reading, and only 30% demonstrate proficiency in math.
- 3 out of 10 Arizona students will not graduate from high school.
- Arizona ranks 49th in per student investment in K-12 education.
- Less than half of our public high school graduates qualify academically to enroll in public universities.
Kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) represents the second and largest stage of the education continuum. Currently, Arizona has more than one million K-12 students attending 2,370 public and private schools. Once students successfully transition from Early Learning into the K-12 system, they are required to meet state established standards for academic performance. Arizona students in grades 9 -12 are also required to complete an Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP). The Plan helps students, parents and educators plan coursework and postsecondary pathways for every Arizona student.
Arizona’s K-12 public education system is overseen by the Arizona Department of Education, which is managed by publicly-elected Superintendent Tom Horne and the State Board of Education. In addition, the Arizona School Board Association and Arizona State Board for Charter Schools provide additional support and oversight to K-12 education.
Taxpayer dollars, and individual and community donations fund K-12 public education while private educational institutions receive their funding from individuals, businesses and organizations. The Arizona State Legislature approves Arizona’s education budget annually. Learn more about K-12 education in Arizona>>
By joining Expect More Arizona, you can stay informed about what is happening in K-12 Education in Arizona. You will also be provided information and opportunities to strengthening education in our state. Join the movement>>
