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 …
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 …
The House Education Committee approved Project Rocket on Monday, which would provide low-performing schools with …
Buckeye Elementary School District gifted teacher, Gail Oxford has been selected as the recipient of the 2020 …
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 …
NEW VOTER SURVEY RESULTS Expect More Arizona commissioned its annual statewide public opinion survey of 600 likely Arizona voters in November 2019. For the fifth year in a row, poll results show that voters believe education is the most important issue facing our state, above immigration, healthcare or the economy. Voters continue to consider teacher …
