Reading is a crucial and foundational skill for all future learning. Having the necessary literacy skills by the end of third grade is a strong predictor of how well a student will perform throughout their education journey. We all have a chance to contribute whether we have a student in school or not. Read Across …
The Request to Speak system is an online tool that lets you give legislators your feedback on bills. You can use the system to show that you support or oppose a bill and provide the reason why. You do not have to speak as the name implies. It is one of the easiest ways to share your opinions …
Updated February 22, 2019 by Expect More Arizona Overview A handful of bills were introduced this session to replace and expand Proposition 301, which generates funding for K-12 and postsecondary education. The bills various sponsors, Rep. Michelle Udall, Sen. Sylvia Allen and Sen. Kate Brophy McGee have since come to an agreement on a single …
Something for Everyone Governor Ducey’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2020 (FY20, July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020) includes important investments in all of education, including early childhood education, K-12 and postsecondary. He continues to follow through on his commitment to increase teacher pay 20 percent by 2020 and restore district and charter additional …
Governor Ducey’s 2019 State of the State address began with a reminder that he is the governor of all the people, as well as a promise to work with all members of the Legislature on “good ideas.” In particular, he suggested that, “The challenge before us is to lay the groundwork today to make sure …
