We are pleased to roll out the official website of the Arizona House of Representatives Education Committee. The Committee is comprised of ten members, six Republicans and four Democrats. We are very fortunate this year to have experienced legislators and experienced school board members on the Education Committee. In addition, the staff supporting the Committee is also experienced in Arizona education policy.
One of the primary reasons for the launching of EducateAZ.org is to provide the citizens of Arizona, the education community and all other interested parties a place to come for accurate, timely information regarding the activities of the Committee. During session, legislation and budget discussions happen very quickly. Because of the short timeframes involved and the many steps required for legislation and budget adoption, there is often a great deal of misinformation that is inadvertently shared and spread around.
Our goal as legislators and staff is to keep this site up to date as much as possible to create a transparent legislative process. In addition, within each blog there is a way to make comments. We continue to be impressed with the suggestions offered by educators and the public with regards to furthering education in Arizona. We welcome and encourage your feedback and suggestions. All we ask is that you be respectful with your comments, always being mindful that we are also parents who care deeply about Arizona education. In return, we promise to also be respectful and courteous knowing that our authority only comes from you. Of course we reserve the right to remove inappropriate comments, but we hope to never have to do this.With that, we invite you to check back often for news and updates.
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Hi, Rich. I met you 3 weeks ago on opening day when several of us with ASU's Fellowship program had the opportunity to meet with you and some of your committee members. I appreciated your time then and I appreciate the fact that you are putting this site together. My high school juniors and seniors share my tremendous anxiety and frustration over the budget process and what appears to be a lack of options considered. We very much appreciate any and all current information possible.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Julie Stockwell