Charters Changing Lives
Our Purpose
With negative headlines splashed across news outlets, the hard work of our K-12 teachers and leaders is sometimes overshadowed and forgotten. We want to change that. Our Charters Changing Lives campaign is a way to share the stories that are often overlooked: to recognize the efforts of our students, teachers, leaders and community members who dedicate their lives to ensuring student success. With over 560 public charter schools serving over 213,000 students, charters play an integral role in shaping the lives of Arizona’s youth. We plan to share how Arizona’s charter schools are changing lives every day.
Charter Stories
When it comes to school regulation, less is more . . .
By Dr. Matthew Ladner, Director of the Arizona Center for Student Opportunity. A version of this article was published in the Arizona Capitol Times February
Students in Rural Arizona Reap the Benefits of Public Charter Schools
According to the 2020 United States Census, of its total population of over seven million, approximately 340,000 Arizonans are living in rural communities served by
Back to the Future: The Case for Modernizing Arizona’s K-12 Funding Formula
Arizona’s K-12 Funding Fault Lies In Our Stars and In Ourselves Arizona has long ranked fairly low in rankings of per pupil funding. Demographic and
