We share the frustration that the State’s investments in education over the last decade have not adequately shown the support and respect that Arizona’s public education systems deserve. We are saddened that our teachers feel so disrespected and unsupported that they have chosen to walk out. An excellent teacher in the classroom is fundamental to …
The Arizona Education Progress Meter is being used as catalyst to drive conversations at the community level all across the state. For example, more than 35 local governments have issued proclamations in support of the Progress Meter goals. Additionally, a number of schools districts have adopted the Progress Meter and aligned their strategic plans with …
Advocates are seeking expanded access to mental health services and suicide prevention information and programs to …
As Arizonans wait to hear if teachers will walk-out of classrooms to protest low teacher pay and per-pupil funding, …
At a press conference last week, Governor Ducey outlined a plan to increase teacher pay by 20 percent over the next three years. This proposal is a big step in the right direction and better positions the state to address the long-term investments needed to meet the broadly supported Arizona Education Progress Meter goals. Arizona Education …
What is NAEP? The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is administered by the National Center for Education Statistics and is the only test that measures student achievement in all states. NAEP vs. AzMERIT NAEP reading and math tests are administered every other year to a representative sample of students nationwide and results focus on trends …
There are a lot of people with a lot of ideas about how to make education better. One Lake Havasu City couple is putting their money where their mouths are. Some time ago, Jerry and Cindy Aldridge donated $50,000 to the Arizona K12 Foundation to encourage teachers obtain professional development through the National Board of …
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