There’s a lot of talk about the need for more education funding at every level, but what does that really mean? What are the impacts of limited funding? How would significant new investments in education have an impact? What are examples of difficult decisions leaders make with stretched resources, and how does that affect students …
One of my students was assaulted at 12 and became a mother at 13. She didn’t know what was happening until it was too late. She and her mother showed up at my school office despondent and seeking guidance. It would be hard for anyone, but because we had built trust together, we could find …
Teacher Appreciation Week always falls during the first full week in May, which means this year it lands on May 6-10. While we likely all agree that every week is a good time to show our appreciation, we know many parents, schools and students use this time to make special gestures. We started asking ourselves, …
Selena Llamas has been working with Expect More Arizona for seven years. She has played an integral role in making education a top priority and building education advocates in both urban and rural communities throughout Southern Arizona. “I am passionate about education because it is the great equalizer and it allows students who grew up …
There’s a lot of talk about the need for more education funding at every level, but what does that really mean? What are the impacts of limited funding? How would significant new investments in education have an impact? What are examples of difficult decisions leaders make with stretched resources, and how does that impact students …
