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Seeing is Bee-lieving in Pendergast Elementary schools
My leadership motto is, “All decisions will be made in the best interests of students.” On my signature is a bee.
For Arizona’s children, the clock is ticking for funding schools
Some education advocates, like myself, feel a strong sense of urgency. After all, each year that a child can’t read creates lasting impacts for them, their family, and ultimately, the state’s economy. We constantly hear that clock ticking.
Hacking of Ukrainian substation was probably a test for U.S.
Last October, cyber thieves breached millions of smart DVRs and webcams to attack the Internet infrastructure provider Dyn, disabling websites like Facebook, Twitter, Netflix and others throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Private school data show schools are ready to offer more opportunities
President Donald Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos for U.S. Secretary of Education elevated the profile of parents that choose how and where their child learns. Prior to her appointment, Ms. DeVos was the chairman of one of the nation’s most active organizations that supported quality learning options for students, the American Federation for Children.
Bipartisan, market-based approach could significantly cut carbon emissions
Making the switch to renewable energy is clearly not a partisan issue. According to the Post-Election National Clean Energy Survey conducted by the Republican polling firm Public Opinion Strategies, 75 percent of Trump voters support taking action to accelerate the development and use of clean energy in the United States. Altogether, 64 percent of the 1,000 voters surveyed say they’d even pay mo[...]
Liberty is the ultimate social justice, thanks to Jefferson
Hats off to Rep. Paul Boyer, chair of the House Committee on Education, for his bold move to announce that he will not hear HB 2120 in his committee. Among other things, the bill would have banned the teaching of “social justice,” required the instruction of “accurate” history, and allowed the attorney general to investigate alleged classroom violations.
Arizona’s public education is not failing; students are making outstanding progress
As we begin a new year and a new legislative session, we brace for the same tired talking points deployed in order to denigrate Arizona’s education system, portraying our public schools as failing and deplorable. I can no longer let this false narrative go unchallenged. I will say this plainly – Arizona’s K-12 public education is not failing. In fact, Arizona is leading the nation.
Strengthening Arizona-Mexico relationships: Q&A with Patrick Welch
When hearing about the 108th Arizona Town Hall on Arizona/Mexico, Patrick Welch jumped at the chance to participate.
A critical year for school choice
The coming year will be a critical time for the school choice movement in Arizona and nationally.
Don’t let teachers become an endangered species
If legislators want to raise teacher morale, then respect our teachers as professionals. Stop forcing teachers to teach to the test by removing the single test score measure from teacher evaluations.
Beauty and wonder of Arizona, an important legacy
As we prepare for a massive change in Washington, D.C., it is a good time to consider and evaluate some priorities.
Workforce talent pipeline, education funding top Phoenix Chamber’s priorities
Gov. Doug Ducey and myriad pro-business lawmakers are our strong partners in increasing growth, strengthening competitiveness and continuing the success of Arizona’s business community.
