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Kindergarten

Junior Achievement of Arizona, K-12 students, small businesses
Sep 5, 2023

Paving way for successful entrepreneurs starts early, happens often

The workforce is changing, and the way young people view the workforce is changing, too. One of the surprising outcomes of the pandemic’s impact on the economy continues to be the surge in entrepreneurial activity, as more Americans leave their jobs and careers and strike out on their own.

Nov 11, 2020

Skipping kindergarten is detrimental to learning

We believe kindergarten is essential for all students in Arizona, especially now. A fact parents may not be familiar with is that if families choose to keep their child out of kindergarten this year, when they enroll next year, they will be placed in first grade and may fall far behind their peers in learning.

Oct 26, 2020

Hoffman says parents should reconsider keeping kids out of kindergarten

A sharp drop in the number of youngsters in Arizona kindergartens this year due to COVID-19 could have ripple effects for years to come on their education.

Arizona clarifies rule on foster family vaccinations
Oct 23, 2018

Health department looks for ways to boost child vaccination rates

State health officials are looking for new ways to boost Arizona's sagging rate of vaccination of children after scrapping a pilot program aimed at parents who opted their youngsters out.

May 6, 2015

Many Arizona classrooms vulnerable to measles spread

Many kindergarten classrooms in Arizona are vulnerable to the spread of measles because so few students have been vaccinated.

Oct 9, 2014

Republican lawmakers to sponsor bill seeking additional classroom time for kindergartners

As policy makers, we believe the concept of a singularly focused coalition, dedicated to bringing additional classroom time to every kindergartner in Arizona, is well-timed and much-needed.

Nov 22, 2013

Arizona lawmakers recall tragedy, legacy of JFK assassination

WASHINGTON – Some were in college, some were barely walking. Some still have memories of the day, while others know only the legacy.

Nov 29, 2010

Huppenthal’s plan on teacher salaries gets an ‘F’

I heard John Huppenthal on the news recently and, as a teacher, I am afraid by what I heard. I am afraid for my job and my students.

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