An estimated 5% of children under age 5 were not counted in the 2010 U.S. Census. That’s about 1 million young children, the highest of any single age group. This time around, U.S. Census officials are asking early childhood supporters to help close the gap and help ensure all infants, toddlers and preschoolers are counted. …
Overview Bills have been introduced this legislative session to replace and expand Proposition 301. Senate Concurrent Resolution 1002 would ask voters to approve an increase an increase in a sales tax for education programs. Senate Bill 1059 proposes changes to how the funds would be distributed, both if SCR 1002 is approved by voters and …
Rebecca and Michael Glandon of Chandler say career and technical education at the East Valley Institute of …
Representatives from Tucson Values Teachers and Tucson Electric Power (TEP) celebrated TEP’s $100,000 donation to …
The future of our state is inextricably linked to the success or failure of ALL Arizona students. Voters seems to recognize this, as our recent poll results show education remains the top issue among likely Arizona voters for the fifth consecutive year, with teacher pay and education funding among their primary concerns. Governor Ducey’s budget …
While Arizonans can, and should, boast about our amazing educators, world-class universities, top tier schools and community colleges, award-winning programs, and much more, we are still not doing enough to ensure every student has access to an excellent education every step of the way. To highlight only the successes is to tell only part of …
Local school officials know that the early years matter, especially when it comes to early literacy, which starts well before a child reaches a classroom. It begins before babies can talk and continues as they become toddlers and preschoolers. In fact, gaps in children’s vocabulary start to appear as early as 18 months. By the …
