Focus on Teacher Pay, High-Performing Schools Highlights of Governor’s State of the State
The Arizona Charter Schools Association released a statement today expressing support for the proposals outlined in Gov. Doug Ducey’s State of the State address.
“The Arizona Charter Schools Association applauds Governor Ducey for his strong focus on K-12 education during today’s State of the State. While we look forward to further policy and fiscal details, the Governor made it clear today K-12 education is a top priority,” said Eileen B. Sigmund, President and CEO of the Arizona Charter Schools Association. “Specifically, we are encouraged by Governor Ducey’s emphasis on the beating heart of every school: its teachers. Legislators should support the Governor’s call to boost teacher pay, attract teachers to low-income schools, and incentivize good teachers to study, work and stay in Arizona. Governor Ducey also signaled his commitment to assist high-performing public schools, including those doing good work in challenged communities.”
During his address to the legislature Monday afternoon, Governor Ducey said it best: “One of the first things we need to do in the state and in the nation is focus on what really works in public schools…Our public charters are leading the nation and the world in outcomes for our students.”
Sigmund continued: “During these tight budget times, it is more critical than ever that Arizona ‘fund what works’ when it comes to public education. Of particular note, some of Arizona’s best public, charter schools will endure a $20 million budget cut in the coming year, unless lawmakers intervene. We look forward to working with the Governor and legislators to ensure Arizona students, teachers and schools have the support they need in 2017.”
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