In many ways, his priorities resemble those of his first time serving in the position. “Under Kathy Hoffman, my view is she has been diverted by other things like critical race theory, social-emotional learning, some things, and she hasn’t had the focus on academics,” he said. “Our voters this time have really put a stake in the ground saying, ‘Talk to us about how you’re going to solve these critical issues that are keeping our students from performing at the level we know they can,’” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. Thirty-three percent of respondents said they “strongly agree” with “opposing the teaching of critical race theory, reducing access to certain books, and preventing other controversial topics in the classroom.” Significantly fewer respondents expressed concerns about cultural issues in the poll. The poll respondents hope to see nominees for superintendent and governor seats prioritize ensuring schools have quality teachers and principals, improving reading and math scores, and increasing opportunities for career and technical education. When asked about their top concerns when it comes to education, respondents ranked teacher pay, school funding, and teacher shortages highest, with 78 percent saying teacher salaries are too low and 66.2 percent saying the same of school funding. Nearly 70 percent of voters believe the state is headed in the wrong direction when it comes to education, according to a May survey of 500 likely voters conducted by Education Forward Arizona, a nonpartisan statewide nonprofit dedicated to improving the state’s educational attainment. The conditions have led to low confidence in the state’s school system. The first educator to serve in the superintendent’s role in 20 years, she has used the position to help repeal a state law that banned schools from using sex education lessons that “promoted a homosexual lifestyle.” She has also bolstered the state’s social-emotional learning resources, expanded broadband Wi-Fi access to rural schools, and worked to lower the state’s student-to-school counselor ratio. “My purpose to run is to get rid of the distractions, to focus on academics again, and get the kids’ learning up and their test scores up,” Horne said in an interview. He says he wants to create a renewed focus on academics by eliminating critical race theory, social-emotional learning, and discussions of gender identity and sexuality in the classroom. Horne first served as superintendent from 2003 to 2011. Proceeds benefit schools in the District.Twelve years later, Horne, who is seeking to reclaim the state’s top education job and unseat incumbent Superintendent Kathy Hoffman, is once again center stage in debates over race-related curriculum, parents’ rights, and LGBTQ issues-and he is deploying familiar rhetoric. Shredding Event for newspapers, magazines, unsolicited mail, and electronic device disposal.Providing Sphero balls for an elementary school's robotic program.Providing an outdoor ball pit playground for elementary school children.Sponsorship of High School students for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, a leadership program offered to students around the world.Golf Tournament to raise money for scholarship of local high school students.Scholarships for Children of Fallen and Disabled Veterans.Donation of funds to provide clean water to students in Nogales, Mexico.Dictionaries for all local 3rd graders.Volunteering at the Fisher House for Veterans' families.Texas Hold'em tournaments to raise money for veterans, and scholarships for local students. Some of our initiatives current and past include: We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. Supporting Rotary and spoke briefly on her candidacy f Our current officers for Rotary Year February 2021 thru June 2022 are: We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality.
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