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Why The AEL MUST Be Solved

Mar 21, 202303 min read
Why The AEL MUST Be Solved
Our local public schools in Arizona are under attack once again. Currently, the legislature has not voted to pass a one-year waiver to address the aggregate expenditure limit (AEL), and as a result, schools will be forced to cut $1.3 billion dollars on March 1st.

Arizona kids deserve a fair justice system

Feb 6, 202303 min read
Arizona kids deserve a fair justice system
In recent years, administrative juvenile court fees have become a source of major financial burden for many Arizona families. These fees are charged to youth at every stage of their involvement in the juvenile justice system and add up quickly. The challenge to keep up with payments is an unreasonable obstacle for lower income Arizonans […]

The AEL: Why Legislators Need to #LiftWithLove

Jan 27, 202313 min read
The AEL: Why Legislators Need to #LiftWithLove
Our local public schools in Arizona are under attack once again. Currently, the legislature has not voted to pass a one-year waiver to address the aggregate expenditure limit (AEL), and as a result, schools will be forced to cut $1.3 billion dollars on March 1st.

Our Statement On The 2023 State of the State

Jan 9, 202302 min read
Our Statement On The 2023 State of the State
Stand for Children Arizona applauds Governor Hobbs for her strong display of leadership in her first State of the State address. Her call for bipartisanship to tackle key issues signals a unique landscape for our students and schools. It is evident, more than ever, that Arizonans need their leaders to act, and Governor Hobbs has […]

Arizona Voters Are Unhappy With The Legislature (2022 Annual Survey)

Dec 20, 202216 min read
Arizona Voters Are Unhappy With The Legislature (2022 Annual Survey)
Every year, Stand for Children Arizona, conducts a poll of Arizona voters asking them to weigh in on key issues facing education in the state. Our 2022 public opinion survey results reveal that the majority of Arizonans feel failed leadership in the legislature has negatively impacted our students and that “lack of adequate funding” is the biggest issue facing our schools.