Expect More Arizona update for Dec. 21 — Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter

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Winter 2018

Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter which is serving as a catalyst in driving conversations and action across the state. To date, 44 local governments have issued proclamations or resolutions in support of the goals, and many have done so in collaboration with their local school districts. Below are great examples of how communities are working together to advance this shared vision. Let these stories inspire your community or organization to find innovative ways to align existing efforts with the Progress Meter.


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BORN TO LEARN AZ EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF QUALITY EARLY LEARNING

The first five years of a child’s life are incomparably formative. These years account for 90 percent of brain development and have a significant impact on a child’s future. That’s why the Arizona Early Childhood Funders Collaborative—an initiative of Arizona Grantmakers Forum—created Born to Learn AZ. The videos, toolkit and other resources will help inform the public, as well as key decision makers, about the importance of high-quality early education. Learn more

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USING THE ARIZONA EDUCATION PROGRESS METER TO IMPROVE EARLY LITERACY IN FLAGSTAFF

LAUNCH Flagstaff was created to improve educational outcomes for local students. LAUNCH (Learn, Advocate, Unite, Network, Contribute, Help) is working toward improving five key metrics, including: kindergarten readiness, third-grade reading, eighth-grade math, high school graduation andpostsecondary attainment. Learn more

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READ ON PRESCOTT PREPARING STUDENTS TO HAVE THE LITERACY SKILLS NEEDED TO SUCCEED

Third grade reading proficiency in Prescott is above the state average. Knowing this, and examining countless other data points, helped the team at Read On Prescott to better understand where they are and where they need to go to create success in both their schools and their community. Learn more

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COCHISE COUNTY IS USING ARIZONA EDUCATION PROGRESS METER DATA TO INFORM THEIR DECISION MAKING

In a county with 23,000 students spread over an area larger than the state of Connecticut, school leaders are joining with business and community leaders to marry their efforts and improve learning for all of their students. Learn more

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