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Back from Break & Back to Business School boards across the state started the year strong with some big decisions that affect our communities, from school closures and budget deficits to new programming and choosing new governing board presidents. We’ve recapped it for you here. Now here’s your quick January wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Peoria, and Tucson school districts: School Board Members: Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee, Sharon […]
Today, Stand for Children Arizona released results from its annual survey of Arizona voters concerning cell phones at Arizona schools. The survey, conducted in November, asked 800 likely 2026 general election voters about their thoughts on Arizona’s law restricting cell phone use during the school day. When asked about the current law that requires restricting cell phone […]
Today, Governor Hobbs delivered her 4th State of the State address as the 2nd Session of the 56th Legislature kicked off. At a time when over 60% of Arizona voters think the state is on the wrong track, Governor Hobbs laid out her agenda to move Arizona forward. Stand for Children Arizona applauds the Governor for continuing to prioritize crucial investments in education and reducing costs for working […]
Apply here: Applications for the Stand for Children Arizona Renaissance Scholarship are now open! Learn more and apply today! First generation college students can apply for $20,000 scholarships Arizona – Today, Stand for Children Arizona began accepting applications for its 2026 Stand for Children Arizona Renaissance Scholarship. This marks the third time Stand for Children Arizona has awarded scholarships to high […]
Even though schools were out of session for winter break most of December, that didn’t stop our school boards from voting on big items like budget revisions, approval of new contracts, and stamps of approval on new construction. Now here’s your quick December wrap-up for Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, Peoria, and Tucson school districts: School Board Members: Courtney Davis, Lacy Chaffee, Sharon Benson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Rachel Walden School Board Members: Patti […]
Today, Stand for Children Arizona released results from its annual survey of Arizona voters. The survey, conducted in November, asked 800 likely 2026 general election voters about their thoughts on a variety of policies affecting everyday Arizonans, ranging from public schools and early childhood to inflation and tariffs. The poll found support from 66% of Arizonans for investing at least $3.4 million in 9th Grade On-Track. Of that, more than half (39%) support increasing funding to $15 million to expand […]
