Ask the Candidates to Prioritize Education

Posted Date: 09/25/2022

SEPTEMBER 2022 Ask the Candidates to Prioritize Education We’re asking the candidates for Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction to prioritize and offer solutions to the education issues that Arizonans value the most, including ensuring we have great teachers and leaders in our schools, addressing school funding, and helping our students improve in reading and math.   If you haven’t already, add your name to the letter today. Ask the Legislature and Governor to Address the AEL $1.3B in K-12 funding is at risk if the legislature does not address the Aggregate Expenditure Limit. The legislature should address the AEL as soon as possible to allow schools to move forward with their existing budgets and eliminate the uncertainty they are feeling today.   Read more about the AEL in our most recent blog. EMAIL YOUR LEGISLATORS School Vouchers Explained In June, the Arizona legislature and Governor approved a mass expansion of Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (school vouchers), which we strongly opposed.    Read our most recent Education Explainer to better understand how the program works, who is currently using it, how much funding they receive and the potential impact of the expansion.  September Education Power Hour September 29 at Noon Plan to join Education Forward Arizona for our September Power Hour on September 29 at noon. Come hear about how your vote impacts education beyond the legislature.   Sign up to attend. Stay informed If you haven’t already, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.   EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA Our mission is to advocate for and act on education improvements that advance the quality of life for all Arizonans.   EducationForwardArizona.org