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Arizona is on the rise when it comes to education. We’re beginning to enjoy a national reputation for achievement gains, and now is the time to lean into this trajectory by being…

Reflecting on Independence Day and the freedoms we enjoy in this country brings to mind the freedom Arizona families have to choose from a host of educational opportunities. Look…

A redesign of significant parts of Arizona’s education system is currently underway. A new A-F letter grade system, revised academic standards, and a thorough evaluation of our…

Arizona voters, we have been passed the baton and it’s time for us to deliver for Arizona students and teachers. As former Superintendents of Public Instruction and architects of…

Fighting for an excellent education for all is my generation’s social justice movement. For many children, a bright future hinges on the ability to access a quality education. As…

At A for Arizona, we spend a lot of time on the road visiting Arizona’s best low-income ‘A’ grade public schools, both traditional district and charter. Our primary goal is to…

A quarter of Arizona’s teachers will be eligible to retire in the next four years, and current teacher shortages tell us our school system is not prepared for this. Now is the…

With Phoenix teetering in and out of the ranking for 5th largest U.S. city, it’s easy for everything in Arizona to feel very “Maricopa-centric.” One of our privileges at A for…

The most recent state budget provides $38 million to help Arizona’s highest performing schools sustain and grow their impact. This includes mentoring peers who want to learn from…

October is manufacturing month here in Arizona, which provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about what it takes to meet our state’s manufacturing needs. By 2018, 42…