tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41753576025680239712024-02-19T02:37:16.553-08:002015 ASBA Conference CommunicatorYour place for all the latest news from the 2015 Arizona School Boards Association Annual ConferenceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16702983090593311831noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-36418054906929465342015-12-11T11:08:00.003-08:002015-12-11T11:08:45.238-08:00The advantage of AdvancedED<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicBvo24qaiwbZEpSH1a2U-ppN6Nd-Mw7hiwqGqkLECBmd0Uj3sWyKYNqutAh1P9-TCSoOBmQUcO85b07BMtE-nKW-N_YERmkHIQZe8RVvA8q3JmCl2QHIEMixCnT0DbtiXTjpmYniMDF7/s1600/CV9vYF9UYAAFfUp.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicBvo24qaiwbZEpSH1a2U-ppN6Nd-Mw7hiwqGqkLECBmd0Uj3sWyKYNqutAh1P9-TCSoOBmQUcO85b07BMtE-nKW-N_YERmkHIQZe8RVvA8q3JmCl2QHIEMixCnT0DbtiXTjpmYniMDF7/s640/CV9vYF9UYAAFfUp.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Dr. Connie Harris and a panel of Superintendents discussed the benefits of attaining the AdvancED Accreditation. The accreditation serves as a road map for continuous improvement as well as focuses on the organizational mindset to create a culture of continuous improvement. One of the beliefs of AdvacED is all institutions, whether public, private, charter, early learning or parochial- year long, traditional or online, should strive to improve continually the instruction, resources and services they provide to the students of their community. To find out more about the program visit <a href="http://www.advac-ed.org/"><span class="s2">www.advac-ed.org</span></a>.</span></span></div>
Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-59614500952801892142015-12-11T11:03:00.000-08:002015-12-11T11:03:15.422-08:00Don't draw conclusions: be purposeful with your arts program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JfavVrEXz0Dt8pIPGGOdwh1xXq0Wqs7ELv-ts_3zg9xus5Ygc-LnAzbBehLmFEmwQcQEN1fn6FvoY4sFaAEmKz98e2p0G32en5vI5FeF9k-Ce9GQW47H071NTSGrz77g3VYOTyjCuOQC/s1600/WIN_20151211_113250.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JfavVrEXz0Dt8pIPGGOdwh1xXq0Wqs7ELv-ts_3zg9xus5Ygc-LnAzbBehLmFEmwQcQEN1fn6FvoY4sFaAEmKz98e2p0G32en5vI5FeF9k-Ce9GQW47H071NTSGrz77g3VYOTyjCuOQC/s640/WIN_20151211_113250.JPG" width="360" /></a><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Washington Elementary District undertook a culture shift to reincorporate the arts into the district systemically. Support and partnerships with community arts organizations was critical to its success, according to Tee Lambert, governing board president.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Results of a 2010 study showed 87 percent of Arizona students had access to at least one arts course a week. The study showed low performing schools provided less arts education than high performing schools.</span></span></div>
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This interactive session asked participants to assess their arts programming and look at ways to creatively fund it. One thought is to use Title I funds. Visit <a href="http://www.arizonatitle1arts.org/"><span class="s2">www.arizonatitle1arts.org</span></a> to learn more about this novel concept.</span></span></div>
Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-76043738725528276132015-12-11T11:01:00.000-08:002015-12-11T11:01:03.890-08:00MECESA offers STEM strategy
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-20297888782288029402015-12-11T10:56:00.002-08:002015-12-11T10:56:27.707-08:00AIA realignment seeks balance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyd3ckw8bEp9hraGdLpRV2hJ_FEHl_9OG1hncKnraRkrfwve9DB1_eOtq4-RiJY6UvvBIQeBpT85vBcsuiqdjk8zGQnIlT-CVZuYd9Xs-iEWPSX4PS1UzdjgoCr2_t-obfpTPmBICqgGN/s1600/IMG_1328.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWyd3ckw8bEp9hraGdLpRV2hJ_FEHl_9OG1hncKnraRkrfwve9DB1_eOtq4-RiJY6UvvBIQeBpT85vBcsuiqdjk8zGQnIlT-CVZuYd9Xs-iEWPSX4PS1UzdjgoCr2_t-obfpTPmBICqgGN/s640/IMG_1328.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The AIA's realignment means more equal numbers in six conferences, but David Hinds, assistant executive director says the difference in competition will be addressed through scheduling with schools able to play up or down between conferences in non- region games. This allows school districts with teams in different conferences can still play each other. Schedules for football will be decided Jan. 12.</span><br />
Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-18853836739865272402015-12-11T10:26:00.002-08:002015-12-11T10:27:15.375-08:00Keynote Speaker, Arizona: land of anomalies and tamales<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXxtkANK4A8215N8RzgCC5BcQw9MOb4UnsYgVrPUGMVzk505I6qeidlKrzwZ-gzVtyUFcow5n655JONZMfoGYyA8hJF7nntSYNZQ4HGa-KCRWzRKLYwhXAV70ipaZLEu3uaEhE7BBxpMB/s1600/IMG_1026.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxXxtkANK4A8215N8RzgCC5BcQw9MOb4UnsYgVrPUGMVzk505I6qeidlKrzwZ-gzVtyUFcow5n655JONZMfoGYyA8hJF7nntSYNZQ4HGa-KCRWzRKLYwhXAV70ipaZLEu3uaEhE7BBxpMB/s640/IMG_1026.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.32px;">Arizona’s official state historian Marshall Trimble has also been called the “Will Rogers of Arizona.” He lived up to that billing by playing his guitar and singing tales about our state. “I use statistics like a drunk uses a lamp pole… more for support than illumination!” Marshall shared several interesting statistics and stories of Arizona history along with his philosophy: We are surrounded by beautiful land; We produce good people; and Community life is centered around our schools.</span></span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-57234122426142048832015-12-11T10:23:00.002-08:002015-12-11T10:23:39.350-08:00Legislative session is coming: tag, you're it<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhd1HMscHwJS9AqDeHciTtWd_tnyTCS84FpQ4tAfp2i3QyRjrMkaePurjOn3UJO1UouXYyM5YWcCATGXr7oZ9QjknVXM67yD9RZeSHH7fsBZppjghJ8yAdcfTdaJgKTtHnaTXvZFoB9sQ/s1600/IMG_4748.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPhd1HMscHwJS9AqDeHciTtWd_tnyTCS84FpQ4tAfp2i3QyRjrMkaePurjOn3UJO1UouXYyM5YWcCATGXr7oZ9QjknVXM67yD9RZeSHH7fsBZppjghJ8yAdcfTdaJgKTtHnaTXvZFoB9sQ/s640/IMG_4748.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-46007699473802060502015-12-11T10:22:00.000-08:002015-12-11T10:22:12.488-08:00Open meeting law: it may not be entertaining, but it is relevant<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hX6NF62RzgvJoIvx6ks1IcElt5IVwNlsYlaArjHRR-Na8atRtkUIGOnQGxP5ntxFZYCgjcFcK2tEBivUqaUf855rqP0gid90vYegsvTdxHfRXUolUC1zvs8KApWwEIqg9cKYE4WFMXcI/s1600/IMG_1413.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hX6NF62RzgvJoIvx6ks1IcElt5IVwNlsYlaArjHRR-Na8atRtkUIGOnQGxP5ntxFZYCgjcFcK2tEBivUqaUf855rqP0gid90vYegsvTdxHfRXUolUC1zvs8KApWwEIqg9cKYE4WFMXcI/s640/IMG_1413.JPG" width="480" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-31409881287955659122015-12-11T10:04:00.002-08:002015-12-11T10:04:40.322-08:00Vail district continues to push technology<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQChEJ2qCKmzDcAkjUsYCPO88_mn1kb_9BoVmQqYToKWCdc1uFuxdhpni_46nW51HuYC1NUTfsOX36Ho-3JgHV8nRNI4CvAVcD9LV1dvky5wjoBNUbEN5OrapkugnxnkxM1owYVHKUy6c/s1600/WIN_20151211_102204.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzQChEJ2qCKmzDcAkjUsYCPO88_mn1kb_9BoVmQqYToKWCdc1uFuxdhpni_46nW51HuYC1NUTfsOX36Ho-3JgHV8nRNI4CvAVcD9LV1dvky5wjoBNUbEN5OrapkugnxnkxM1owYVHKUy6c/s640/WIN_20151211_102204.JPG" width="356" /></a><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The hybrid model incorporates a guided BYOD philosophy model. Families can choose to borrow district devices or bring their own, district-recommended device. Currently 30 percent of families are choosing to purchase and bring their own devices.</span></span></div>
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-76981509698306586322015-12-11T09:56:00.000-08:002015-12-11T09:56:05.763-08:00Project Graduation works with 7th & 8th graders two or more years behind<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsTBiig4Obd6TztkDd0JsmXbAJYk_bCsEHJEO7KlNJ0KcazH1dpHSNh8Z9j7NxdnRp9RKubjCR62SORleavb2_dv8yNCAyFRbAE_v0Zq_OSPYxAp5cVCvioYd6ZOyX8BKDbWnQTm2Ayjh/s1600/IMG_1324.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVsTBiig4Obd6TztkDd0JsmXbAJYk_bCsEHJEO7KlNJ0KcazH1dpHSNh8Z9j7NxdnRp9RKubjCR62SORleavb2_dv8yNCAyFRbAE_v0Zq_OSPYxAp5cVCvioYd6ZOyX8BKDbWnQTm2Ayjh/s640/IMG_1324.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-7948125199168183132015-12-11T09:47:00.002-08:002015-12-11T09:47:29.093-08:00When communicating district info, have some fun
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-67341842876037495702015-12-11T09:31:00.004-08:002015-12-11T09:31:51.282-08:00Play reduces conflict<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKW52G-83yp1cq3g7jQL6Ekb37uGyW0tqGVkV_yRklDl5i5IabtbKsMKzXEFWGvUnQOjB_q8qgvZdddUPyYokvRqCMt_plWRc6OHdKlpQG98EtLgGSbiZ6Bn_DFjGOWifyPSRRWGWZta7M/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKW52G-83yp1cq3g7jQL6Ekb37uGyW0tqGVkV_yRklDl5i5IabtbKsMKzXEFWGvUnQOjB_q8qgvZdddUPyYokvRqCMt_plWRc6OHdKlpQG98EtLgGSbiZ6Bn_DFjGOWifyPSRRWGWZta7M/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-87632109293268746832015-12-11T09:20:00.003-08:002015-12-11T09:27:22.315-08:00Talk at the table<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_YH9pHdrPmVPU7wbIb_92GqqlpeekzfSdPARTbegzb4ll0B73zUVkFS6eU7idJ5wfXWT2yRLaw3_npDvsbl4epratV2Lm3lfvHiD3IdS6T1f6tye1r7JXj7GjIq8RKLN3WtiKM7H9fbu/s1600/IMG_1410.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_YH9pHdrPmVPU7wbIb_92GqqlpeekzfSdPARTbegzb4ll0B73zUVkFS6eU7idJ5wfXWT2yRLaw3_npDvsbl4epratV2Lm3lfvHiD3IdS6T1f6tye1r7JXj7GjIq8RKLN3WtiKM7H9fbu/s640/IMG_1410.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Superintendents Dr. Betsy Hargrove (Avondale Elementary), Dr. Patricia Tate (Osborn Elementary) and Dr. Roger Freeman (Littleton Elementary) lead a table discussion related to Equity Through Immersion, Trust and Understanding with members of the Glendale Elementary School District governing board and Superintendent Joe Quintana. Table Talks handled a variety of topics.</span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-82818374226794305882015-12-11T09:18:00.000-08:002015-12-11T09:18:16.673-08:00Kids at Hope banks on student success<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipz76L8Gjogy5MRF_1kDI8x-fSKygVD7lD-yFrOifsMYxly-ftzhzaKiuFMCZN5vAAOc9SsgQkYreknZfv7RcDyQPN-hzW2fmDrNuFTeKPWJ26pYy6gym6g9gSq35ZK5BmwfjaqPlJYGpP/s1600/IMG_4735.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipz76L8Gjogy5MRF_1kDI8x-fSKygVD7lD-yFrOifsMYxly-ftzhzaKiuFMCZN5vAAOc9SsgQkYreknZfv7RcDyQPN-hzW2fmDrNuFTeKPWJ26pYy6gym6g9gSq35ZK5BmwfjaqPlJYGpP/s640/IMG_4735.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-44526497097013062422015-12-11T08:21:00.002-08:002015-12-11T08:21:18.308-08:00Strong 2015 propels ASBA
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-66545536997813029852015-12-11T08:02:00.001-08:002015-12-11T08:02:16.045-08:00ESSA means vision of local boards will become more critical<div class="p1">
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-89170860055972244052015-12-11T07:46:00.002-08:002015-12-11T07:46:42.537-08:00Testing, teacher quality, aren't related<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jfawDuwKRuQz5iy5n2PPL45odc2nJpYhO6Gg1WURFQ-Fj6DstMsagy9VMDES5CjU3cJS8sHmQki-DuGEJP7M7VlLniy_-nyQglQbCxuqLu3Q5kzqDjPY2wNp63lHQDX7nzo_nxLeMhC1/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jfawDuwKRuQz5iy5n2PPL45odc2nJpYhO6Gg1WURFQ-Fj6DstMsagy9VMDES5CjU3cJS8sHmQki-DuGEJP7M7VlLniy_-nyQglQbCxuqLu3Q5kzqDjPY2wNp63lHQDX7nzo_nxLeMhC1/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-37619433623074855352015-12-11T07:43:00.002-08:002015-12-11T07:43:38.098-08:00Parents are moving the needle<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Jbw7eMucYjX09IINxhuuDLnSbrPWWpT1jKSbxjvYLQKDVlVOk5oBp9TdeKlsUkrYMAcnHALKjXgxOd3ieGB6r6tlWvpYobidLiXpTYyi4NcF9MbyfmVymMGCNaR__ZuT1oVWt8SjkDaG/s1600/image2.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Jbw7eMucYjX09IINxhuuDLnSbrPWWpT1jKSbxjvYLQKDVlVOk5oBp9TdeKlsUkrYMAcnHALKjXgxOd3ieGB6r6tlWvpYobidLiXpTYyi4NcF9MbyfmVymMGCNaR__ZuT1oVWt8SjkDaG/s640/image2.jpeg" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Parent advocates help change the world of education. How can a district go about recruiting parent advocates? According to Jennifer Johnson and Doreen Zannick from Support Our Schools AZ, it is key to start small with one or two parents, make it personal so there is a reason to speak up, and focus on manageable requests, such as responding to comments on a district or school Facebook page.</span></span></div>
Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-90759250450267517572015-12-10T15:36:00.003-08:002015-12-10T15:36:32.696-08:00Student stories critical to advocacy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DeEbJnE3ze-8e6tDIz2UgyH1Rep37-6orNG5zTw0u3jOpdkdL9nDz-Uc3HsCySjvpD1u37OmINMw5xGIdNf2Ia9ayVJj6rCQFx3tYS98mYiI0t7gq9c7VSV-MCXcIuBRqSCUB03IKXqQ/s1600/IMG_5061.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1DeEbJnE3ze-8e6tDIz2UgyH1Rep37-6orNG5zTw0u3jOpdkdL9nDz-Uc3HsCySjvpD1u37OmINMw5xGIdNf2Ia9ayVJj6rCQFx3tYS98mYiI0t7gq9c7VSV-MCXcIuBRqSCUB03IKXqQ/s640/IMG_5061.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">As the largest recipient of Impact Aid in the United States, Dr. Robbie Koerperick asks what are we doing to ensure that Impact Aid for Arizona students is fully funded? Reaching out to legislatures continuously and giving voice to the stories of Arizona students is critical in advocacy efforts. </span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-57324687400274308032015-12-10T15:35:00.001-08:002015-12-10T15:35:15.664-08:00Sunnyside, police team up for safety<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQ72hiTLHNqm9jqpGDGpZfW8Ao_TX2iwUH-FOtmy4P58NVc804HWEsboeP2Tf_Z4zOnCeFNPmKuKdKo8G9jtz_bbZ0IG3DTJ5lgeaZg4wuBga6_in-8REvGF4V6AVHpfBhGJWFOHBU3VQ/s1600/IMG_1004.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQ72hiTLHNqm9jqpGDGpZfW8Ao_TX2iwUH-FOtmy4P58NVc804HWEsboeP2Tf_Z4zOnCeFNPmKuKdKo8G9jtz_bbZ0IG3DTJ5lgeaZg4wuBga6_in-8REvGF4V6AVHpfBhGJWFOHBU3VQ/s640/IMG_1004.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Sunnyside Unified School District (SUSD) and the Tucson Police Department have developed an innovative partnership for collaborative school safety over the past 20+ years. To build this strong relationship, SUSD recommends meeting with local first responders regularly, inviting police officers to non-emergency school and community events, and including emergency responders in safety planning and during emergency drills at schools. "I'm on campus so often now, I've just become part of the school family," said Tucson Police Sgt. William Corrales.<br /><br />Photo caption: Tucson Police Sgt. William Corrales, SUSD Public Information Director Mary Veres, and SUSD Director of School Safety and Security Frank Morales share a strong collaboration which has resulted in safer schools. </span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-49201331788599418492015-12-10T15:20:00.000-08:002015-12-10T15:20:13.946-08:00Demographic changes will continue in Arizona<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj476e2k5lJ-2aAWky2r4xUA9LX-PdLiKvz7ILHJVoQiQYIHNv8-xlQDgiRZQVgh-J4JtTMvnkUj7IEy5Nb98WUEm_fphCnZD0dseeiAOYu_ZCrarIh4QHuBoNN0OOkZnh4rU0YuU5YqtK8/s1600/IMG_0534.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj476e2k5lJ-2aAWky2r4xUA9LX-PdLiKvz7ILHJVoQiQYIHNv8-xlQDgiRZQVgh-J4JtTMvnkUj7IEy5Nb98WUEm_fphCnZD0dseeiAOYu_ZCrarIh4QHuBoNN0OOkZnh4rU0YuU5YqtK8/s640/IMG_0534.JPG" width="480" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Arizona State University painted a picture of Arizona's evolving demographics and how it relates to the role education plays in advancing opportunities for Arizona's residents. Currently, one-fifth of Arizona's population is living in poverty and experiencing declining household income.<br /><br />Access ASU partners with local high school districts to increase the number of Arizona's students prepared to enroll and succeed at ASU. Students and families participate in campus visits and programs that teach families how to navigate the educational process and take an active role in their children's educational success. </span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-81147461470572508342015-12-10T15:18:00.002-08:002015-12-10T15:18:36.836-08:00Understanding the labyrinth of Arizona school funding<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8NQZyWlAvE10A1gpVs_JcRhzAStNQ_pS8xBMBzfHBxfU8p0TYlS300nsy-nexCB3_YL-QAuu8vxhodOqJ0nJRn_mSYSRqYT3OdlOd-Of1C2ZJChHVMjJVxjTM3IF8aTdp4-BsJbOAa2S/s1600/IMG_0484.jpeg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL8NQZyWlAvE10A1gpVs_JcRhzAStNQ_pS8xBMBzfHBxfU8p0TYlS300nsy-nexCB3_YL-QAuu8vxhodOqJ0nJRn_mSYSRqYT3OdlOd-Of1C2ZJChHVMjJVxjTM3IF8aTdp4-BsJbOAa2S/s640/IMG_0484.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Brian Mee, Pendergast Elementary School District chief financial officer, helps new board members understand school funding and the laws associated with them. Board members learned how to help districts maintain accountability. Mee shared that Arizona's base formula is one of the most equitable in the country. Additionally they became familiar with the state budget, and learned that education funding had been reduced by $1 billion since 2008.</span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-79845461853964198822015-12-10T15:14:00.000-08:002015-12-10T15:14:10.104-08:00No way! Arizona education funding among lowest in the nation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkapa1wPL1Jje8bZxNRJaVGTM7t9L_r1VdPIoWm7a_5aCEabrWawHFav7wuYKUED2BqdUsSZUsqhrekPd1Kyde5EkMQn_DmTR-krLdhRJUTYuIgm4rCe-aX2y9uHK0fD72jsdQ69poZkHv/s1600/20151210_154719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkapa1wPL1Jje8bZxNRJaVGTM7t9L_r1VdPIoWm7a_5aCEabrWawHFav7wuYKUED2BqdUsSZUsqhrekPd1Kyde5EkMQn_DmTR-krLdhRJUTYuIgm4rCe-aX2y9uHK0fD72jsdQ69poZkHv/s640/20151210_154719.jpg" width="360" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Extraordinary education starts with innovation! The teachers your kids talk about, remember and learn the most from are the ones that let their students innovate! This session was all about what it takes to create that type of classroom.</span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-79121610508701195432015-12-10T14:43:00.000-08:002015-12-10T14:43:22.860-08:00JTEDs at a crossroad<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgDeHai1eN6KC654P0tGUhIxGDDpzk-3JeaWcXcATFV2X-aNHCWMnjkTjnY52Rix1AVmmNhkCpFwaKa9ps6iRQ7AJ-FNTgKLZ65RHq-eb0CkUOeba0X47QhumftrK0bWPB4QA6JILwTlJ/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgDeHai1eN6KC654P0tGUhIxGDDpzk-3JeaWcXcATFV2X-aNHCWMnjkTjnY52Rix1AVmmNhkCpFwaKa9ps6iRQ7AJ-FNTgKLZ65RHq-eb0CkUOeba0X47QhumftrK0bWPB4QA6JILwTlJ/s640/FullSizeRender.jpg" width="640" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Tina Norton, of the Pima County JTED and the Association for Career Technical Education of Arizona, said Career & Technical Education in Arizona is at a crossroads due to planned $30 million in cuts next school year.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">CTE in Arizona provides skills and training to help students move into future career paths in fields that need skilled workers.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />JTED is the funding mechanism for CTE in Arizona, she said. Ten percent of CTE students attend on central campuses, with the remainder at satellite programs.<br /><br />The planned cuts for 16-17 would put CTE funding at its lowest since the 1990s, though enrollment in CTE classes is at its highest, she said. The planned cuts came about due to the myth that JTED students receive double funding, Norton said.<br />But in fact, programs do not receive funding for freshmen taking classes and though some students take more than one CTE class, funding is only provided for one class. Overall, though there are 138k students in CTE, funding is only provided for half of those.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br />Good CTE programs require additional funds for equipment and training for skills needed for certification.<br /><br />Supporters can learn more at <a href="http://iamcte.org/">iamcte.org</a>.</span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4175357602568023971.post-64428231603123047182015-12-10T14:40:00.000-08:002015-12-10T14:40:16.692-08:00It takes a village to support new teachers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR55CbAyL22ILWQ5aC9N3I74F8LIiFrqfbZQH2_kkhx3lkL7-A-dqg1TEq-VSwj0A50_MS4viQ0Qkeuotrb7k3Txdsaa_NopOCHtmlC_dcpQo6jBSspjKIPivbEd-88juBw7-twAj9FsoG/s1600/IMG_5053.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR55CbAyL22ILWQ5aC9N3I74F8LIiFrqfbZQH2_kkhx3lkL7-A-dqg1TEq-VSwj0A50_MS4viQ0Qkeuotrb7k3Txdsaa_NopOCHtmlC_dcpQo6jBSspjKIPivbEd-88juBw7-twAj9FsoG/s640/IMG_5053.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Teri Thomsen of Tolleson Union High School District shares how the New Hire Academy support new teachers. New Hire Academy sessions are designed to address where am I and who are you, where do I fit in, how will I succeed, and how will I be supported. </span>Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639349531683040642noreply@blogger.com0