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The success of Arizona\u2019s students is critical for our state. That\u2019s why, in partnership with The Renaissance Foundation, Stand for Children Arizona awarded $20,000 scholarships ($5,000 per year for four years) to five students who were the first in their family to attend college. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is your chance<\/strong> to be a part of ensuring academic achievement for all students in Arizona. Your support will make a huge difference! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Expand High School Success\/9th Grade on Track Programming<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Students who finish 9th grade on track are 3 times more likely to graduate than their off-track peers. We are working to generate a long-term sustainable funding source in addition to passing a \u201cstop-gap\u201d fourth year of annual continuation, this time for at least $3.4 million funding for 2026\/27 school year. We secured a $1 million investment in 9th Grade On-Track in both the 2023 and 2024 budgets. In 2025, we secured a huge victory: $3.4 million for 9th Grade On-Track grants and getting the program codified in statute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Distraction Free Schools<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve heard from educators and families alike who are concerned about how phones are a distraction in class, create privacy risks for students, and lead to a variety of discipline issues during the school day. Preliminary research from Angela Duckworth shows that the further the phone is from a student, the higher a student\u2019s GPA – whether it\u2019s stored in lockers, protected in Yonder pouches in backpacks, or collected some other way. The most important element is that students should not have access during passing periods, recess, or lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Early Childhood<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

A strong future for Arizona starts with investing in our youngest residents today. A child tax credit, expanded childcare subsidies, and paid family leave are crucial tools that help working families both afford to work and build a brighter future. Our team is committed to building statewide support for these initiatives to reduce child poverty, enhance children\u2019s well-being, and build a stronger economy, while finding ways to fund these essential programs, such as expanding Arizona\u2019s tobacco tax to cover vape products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Criminal Justice Reform<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

This year, we are working to build a stronger and more fair criminal justice system by helping Arizonans get, keep, and succeed at a second chance by ending lifetime imprisonment for juveniles and reducing the fees associated with being arrested to strengthen public safety and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protect Education Funding<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

We must ensure that school districts are not plagued by funding cuts and will fight to achieve a long-term solution to this archaic Aggregate Expenditure Limit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elect Education Champions<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

By voting for Education Champions, we can address the failed leadership that has led to issues with school funding and attacks against our teachers and students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Meet our 2025 Stand for Children Arizona Renaissance Scholars! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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