Families in wealthier areas with ample resources can fund lunches, transportation, sports, tutoring and other amenities. For those in less affluent areas, however, resources are sorely lacking.
Our institutions of higher learning in Arizona are exemplary, with outstanding universities and community colleges. There are, however, deficiencies with Arizona’s K-12 public school system.Arizona ranks last in per-student spending.Arizona has the highest teacher turnover in the nation.Funding cuts hurt children of color, in poverty and in rural areas.
Because of inadequate public school funding, positions like librarians, counselors, music, art, PE teachers and teacher aides have been eliminated. Increased class size and low pay has contributed to teacher burnout and stress. The dropout rate for students and teachers both are high in Arizona. After teachers leave some schools, there may be vacant area positions. For example, there may not be a middle school math teacher, so teachers on their planning periods may have to fill in.
What can be done? Individuals can contact their elected officials concerning this issue. Here are some key contacts that can be made:
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