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Jun 1 2022June 1, 2022

School’s Out for Summer—But Teachers are Leaving for Longer

2022 / By Daniel Harris / 4 minutes of reading

School’s Out for Summer—But Teachers are Leaving for Longer Arizona’s public schools are in the midst of an ever worsening crisis. Our greatest assets—our highly-skilled and well-trained educators—are fleeing the profession in droves statewide. According to a national NEA survey issued this Spring, a staggering 55% of educators nationwide are thinking about leaving the profession …

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Mar 18 2022March 18, 2022

School Takeovers Hurt Kids & Communities

2022, Arizona Schools / By Daniel Harris / 7 minutes of reading

School Takeovers Hurt Kids & Communities HB2808, a bill moving through the Arizona state legislature, will force school takeovers and closures based on standardized test scores. This will punish struggling schools and disproportionately harm low-income, rural and Native communities instead of giving them the resources they desperately need. This massive piece of legislation has long-term …

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Jan 31 2022January 31, 2022

Vouchers Hurt: Inequity, Discrimination & Segregation

2022, Vouchers Hurt / By Daniel Harris / 5 minutes of reading

Vouchers Hurt: Inequity, Discrimination & Segregation Despite enduring unpopularity with Arizona voters and poor outcomes for students, Arizona lawmakers remain myopically focused on expanding private school vouchers at all costs. Pushed by out-of-state special interests, these lawmakers ignore the reality that vouchers hurt Arizona students and communities. This is the second in a 4-part blog …

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Jan 24 2022January 31, 2022

Vouchers Hurt: The Truth about Academic Outcomes

2022, Vouchers Hurt / By Daniel Harris / 4 minutes of reading

Vouchers Hurt: The Truth about Academic Outcomes Despite enduring unpopularity with Arizona voters and poor outcomes for students, Arizona lawmakers remain myopically focused on expanding private school vouchers at all costs. Pushed by out-of-state special interests, these lawmakers ignore the reality that vouchers hurt our students and our communities. This is the first in a …

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Jan 4 2022January 3, 2022

Ducey Lies to Expand Vouchers with Covid-Relief Funds

2021, Arizona Schools, Education Funding, Teacher / By Daniel Harris / 5 minutes of reading

Ducey Lies to Expand Vouchers with Covid-Relief Funds Governor Ducey has long prioritized expanding private school vouchers over funding public schools, so it comes as no surprise that he is misusing federal Covid relief dollars to create yet another form of voucher. Arizona public schools have already lost billions in education funding over the past …

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Dec 21 2021December 21, 2021

Should Test Scores Determine School Funding?

2021, Arizona Schools, Education Funding, Teacher / By Daniel Harris / 4 minutes of reading

Should Test Scores Determine School Funding? Recently, Mike O’Neil from KTAR’s “Think Tank” sat down with educators Raquel Mamani and Beth Lewis to discuss the challenges teachers are facing as they work through the third school year impacted by the Covid pandemic. The educators agreed that teaching in Arizona is more difficult than ever and …

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Dec 16 2021December 16, 2021

An Unlevel Playing Field: Help Schools Help Children in Poverty

8 Part Series, Teacher / By Daniel Harris / 3 minutes of reading

An Unlevel Playing Field: Help Schools Help Children in Poverty With a nearly 20% poverty rate among Arizona children, families often rely on their local public school in ways beyond providing a quality education. As a result, teachers must ensure basic needs such as nutrition and safety are met before focusing on academics. Preschoolers and early childhood …

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Dec 14 2021December 14, 2021

Teachers in Crisis, Classrooms in Trouble

2021, Arizona Schools, Education Funding, Teacher / By Daniel Harris / 5 minutes of reading

Teachers in Crisis, Classrooms in Trouble Recently, Mike O’Neil from KTAR’s “Think Tank” sat down with educators Raquel Mamani and Beth Lewis to discuss the challenges teachers are facing as they work through the third school year impacted by the Covid pandemic. The educators agreed that teaching in Arizona is more difficult than ever and …

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$An Unlevel Playing Field: Poverty Puts Needs Ahead of School$

Dec 1 2021December 1, 2021

An Unlevel Playing Field: Poverty Puts Needs Ahead of School

Teacher / By adminsosaznetwork / 3 minutes of reading

An Unlevel Playing Field:Poverty Puts Needs Ahead of School With a nearly 20% poverty rate among Arizona children, families often rely on their local public school in ways beyond providing a quality education. As a result, teachers must ensure basic needs such as nutrition and safety are met before focusing on academics. Preschoolers and early childhood education are …

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Nov 24 2021November 25, 2021

The AZ Legislative Majority Pressures Native Lawmakers

2021, Arizona Schools, Education Funding, Indigenous Perspectives / By Daniel Harris / 6 minutes of reading

The AZ Legislative Majority Pressures Native Lawmakers Native Americans have inhabited what is now Arizona for tens of thousands of years. Arizona has 22 federally recognized tribes and the second-largest total Native American population of any state. Indigenous peoples live in every community and every corner of our state. Legislation passed by the Arizona Legislature …

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Nov 12 2021November 14, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: Native American Education Programs

Join us to learn what Native American Education Programs can do for your Indigenous children! Panelists: – Lynnann Yazzie is a member of the Navajo Nation from Chinle, Arizona. She is the Native American Specialist with Phoenix Union High School District and oversees the Native American Education Program which provides support and services to over …

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Sep 24 2021September 24, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: The Impact of State Legislation on Native Americans

Learn directly from Indigenous legislators about the impact that state legislative decisions have on Native Americans in Arizona. You may be surprised . . . and not in a good way. Join us on FB Live at Save Our Schools Arizona Network or catch the event afterward on our YouTube channel.

Sep 15 2021September 21, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: Traditional Knowledge in Health & Wellness Part II

Please join us for Part II of this informative and enlightening session on providing health and wellness for Indigenous families by infusing traditional knowledge and ways of being. You will hear from an amazing panel of passionate women providing care for those in need. Join us on FB Live at Save Our Schools Arizona Network …

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Aug 22 2021September 1, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: Traditional Knowledge in Health & Wellness Part 1

Please join us for this informative and enlightening session on providing health and wellness for Indigenous families by infusing traditional knowledge and ways of being. You will hear from an amazing panel of passionate women providing care for those in need. Join us on FB Live at Save Our Schools Arizona Network or catch the …

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Jun 22 2021June 22, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: The Impact of COVID-19 on K-12 Educators

We all know the personal toll the pandemic has had on us and our families, but what has it been like for the teachers of our young learners? Hear about the challenges and successes that K-12 educators have experienced in public schools on and near Arizona’s Indian reservations. Join us on FB Live at Save …

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INDIGENOUS PERSPECTIVES: Climate change in Northern Arizona, March 30th, 2021 @5:00pm

Mar 27 2021March 27, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: Climate Action in Northern Arizona

As with many things, climate change can have a more detrimental effect on Native American reservations than on other communities. At risk are health, livelihoods, and simple survival. This discussion will focus on action taking place in northern Arizona. Please join us! Join us on FB Live at Save Our Schools Arizona Network or catch …

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Mar 15 2021March 15, 2021

Join SOSAZ Network for AZ Gives Day!

Imagine an Arizona where every child has access to a quality public school in their neighborhood. Imagine that every school is fully-funded, and can provide opportunities for each and every child so they can thrive and soar. We at Save Our Schools Arizona Network imagine this every day. And we’re putting in the hard work to …

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Feb 12 2021February 15, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: The Effects of COVID-19 on Indian Education

We are now a year into the pandemic. What has happened to the education of our Native American students, many of whom do not have Internet connectivity, computers, or even electricity in their homes? Hear from experts in Indian Education to find out the impact of COVID-19 on these students. This important session will be …

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Jan 5 2021January 25, 2021

Indigenous Perspectives: Living In Two Worlds

Life on a reservation can be quite different from living in a city or going to college at a non-tribal university. Surviving that, an indigenous person may find it necessary to negotiate working in an environment very foreign to their traditional ways of being. Please join us as two Arizona State University students share their …

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Oct 29 2020October 29, 2020

Addressing Education & Health Disparities in Latinx & Native American Communities

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has revealed deep-seated inequities in our education and healthcare systems for communities of color and has amplified social and economic factors that contribute to poor health and education outcomes. Recent news reports indicate that the pandemic disproportionately impacts Latinx and Native communities, compounding long standing racial disparities. As we consider how …

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Sep 9 2020September 9, 2020

Legislative District 6 Candidate Forums for Education

Join Save Our Schools Arizona Network and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress in this nonpartisan online forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives of LD6. They will be asked to explain and elaborate on their positions and plans on education hot topics. This discussion will be moderated. …

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Sep 9 2020September 9, 2020

Legislative District 17 Candidate Forum for Education

Join Save Our Schools Arizona Network and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress in this nonpartisan online forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives of LD17. They will be asked to explain and elaborate on their positions and plans on education hot topics. This discussion will be moderated. …

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Sep 9 2020September 14, 2020

Legislative Districts 20 & 21 Candidate Forum for Education

Join Save Our Schools Arizona Network and the Arizona Center for Economic Policy in this nonpartisan online forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives of LD20 and LD21. They will be asked to explain and elaborate on their positions and plans on education hot topics. This discussion will …

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Sep 9 2020September 9, 2020

Legislative District 23 Candidate Forum for Education

Join Save Our Schools Arizona Network and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress in this nonpartisan online forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives of LD23. They will be asked to explain and elaborate on their positions and plans on education hot topics. This discussion will be moderated. …

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Sep 9 2020September 9, 2020

Legislative District 28 Candidate Forums for Education

Join Save Our Schools Arizona Network and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress in this nonpartisan online forum featuring Republican and Democratic candidates for the Arizona Senate and House of Representatives of LD28. They will be asked to explain and elaborate on their positions and plans on education hot topics. This discussion will be moderated. …

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Aug 9 2020November 27, 2020

Charla Educativa con Raquel

¡Acompáñenos cada Viernes a las 3:30pm aquí en Facebook live para Charla con Raquel! ¡Cada episodio tendremos invitados especiales y una buena conversación!

Join us every Friday at 3:30 here on Facebook Live for Charla con Raquel! Every episode we will have a special guest for a great conversation on a new topic!

Jul 11 2020July 11, 2020

SOS Arizona Network 2020 Virtual Roadshow

This easy to understand, nonpartisan presentation demystifies education funding, breaks down Arizona’s classroom crisis, and uncovers the facts about private school vouchers to help all audiences understand why Save Our Schools Arizona Network and many others are working to protect public education.

Jul 4 2020July 4, 2020

School’s Out for Summer—But Teachers are Leaving for Longer

School Takeovers Hurt Kids & Communities

Vouchers Hurt: Inequity, Discrimination & Segregation

Vouchers Hurt: The Truth about Academic Outcomes

Ducey Lies to Expand Vouchers with Covid-Relief Funds

Should Test Scores Determine School Funding?

An Unlevel Playing Field: Help Schools Help Children in Poverty

Teachers in Crisis, Classrooms in Trouble

An Unlevel Playing Field: Poverty Puts Needs Ahead of School

The AZ Legislative Majority Pressures Native Lawmakers

Indigenous Perspectives: Native American Education Programs

Indigenous Perspectives: The Impact of State Legislation on Native Americans

Indigenous Perspectives: Traditional Knowledge in Health & Wellness Part II

Indigenous Perspectives: Traditional Knowledge in Health & Wellness Part 1

Indigenous Perspectives: The Impact of COVID-19 on K-12 Educators

Indigenous Perspectives: Climate Action in Northern Arizona

Join SOSAZ Network for AZ Gives Day!

Indigenous Perspectives: The Effects of COVID-19 on Indian Education

Indigenous Perspectives: Living In Two Worlds

Addressing Education & Health Disparities in Latinx & Native American Communities

Legislative District 6 Candidate Forums for Education

Legislative District 17 Candidate Forum for Education

Legislative Districts 20 & 21 Candidate Forum for Education

Legislative District 23 Candidate Forum for Education

Legislative District 28 Candidate Forums for Education

Charla Educativa con Raquel

SOS Arizona Network 2020 Virtual Roadshow

SOS Arizona Network 2020 Virtual Roadshow

SOS Arizona Network 2020 Virtual Roadshow

SOS Arizona Network 2020 Virtual Roadshow

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