Governor Doug Ducey announced Wednesday a major step forward in continuing to catch kids up after the pandemic: AZ OnTrack Summer Camp will be funded for a second year. The governor made the announcement at the Chris-Town YMCA, one of this year’s successful AZ OnTrack camp hosts, a day after a comprehensive report on the impact of the pandemic...
Read MoreThursday, CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended updates to the 2023 childhood and adult immunization schedules, which includes incorporating additional information for COVID-19 vaccines. There are no changes in COVID-19 vaccine policy, and Thursday’s action is an attempt to help streamline clinical guidance for healthcare providers by including all currently licensed, authorized and...
Read MoreThe national average ACT Composite score for the high school class of 2022 was 19.8, the lowest average score in more than three decades, according to data released today by ACT, the nonprofit organization that administers the college readiness exam. It is the first time since 1991 that the average ACT Composite score was...
Read MoreLast week, Northern Arizona University announced a new, first-of-its-kind partnership with all ten community college districts across the state and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) to launch the Arizona Attainment Alliance (A++). This unique partnership aims to harness the collective impact of distinct institutions based on a shared desire to dramatically boost Arizona’s postsecondary...
Read MoreSuperintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Tuesday that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would allocate $1 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help PreK-12th grade public school educators purchase classroom resources. The collaboration between ADE and DonorsChoose, a 501 c3 charitable non-profit, will match donations made by the public, empowering educators...
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education announced awards totaling nearly $1 billion through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The Stronger Connections grants will help schools provide all students with safe and supportive learning opportunities and environments that are critical for their success. The United States Department of Education awarded $20,826,927 to Arizona. Through the BSCA, and...
Read MoreThe Arizona Department of Education (ADE) released this week the statewide assessment results, Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment or AASA, from school year 2021/2022, showing overall gains. Arizona’s public district and charter schools test students in Grades 3-8, and in Grade 11, students take the ACT. It is important to note that this is the...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the Phoenix City Council unanimously approved a contract with the Maricopa County Community College District Foundation to implement the Phoenix Promise Program, a tuition assistance program for eligible Phoenix residents attending Maricopa County Community College District schools. On June 7, 2022, City Council approved a budget of $5 million from the City’s...
Read MoreThis week, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would allocate $5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help PreK-12th grade public school educators get classroom resources through DonorsChoose, a nonprofit crowdfunding platform. The collaboration between ADE and DonorsChoose will provide teachers with up to $600...
Read MoreOn Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education announced a final extension of the pause on student loan repayment, interest, and collections through December 31, 2022. Borrowers should plan to resume payments in January 2023. While the economy continues to improve, COVID cases remain at an elevated level, and the President has made clear that...
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