AZ Early Childhood

By: Ofelia Gonzalez A new survey says that more than three-fourths of Arizona voters believe the state should invest more in child care assistance programs for qualifying families. The survey findings highlight the connection between accessible child care, growing Arizona’s workforce and helping families be successful. The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda is intended to ask about a range of issues and hot-button topics, said Amanda Burke, executive vice president of the Center for the Future of Arizona, the organization that…

By: Ofelia Gonzalez Shilo Murillo stood proudly at the gates of her preschool pointing out an update to the security system that would allow her to lockdown her school immediately in case of an emergency. “Before we couldn’t do it at all,” said Murillo, who is director of the First Presbyterian Preschool in Mesa. “We had to lock the door from the outside.” The security system is one of dozens of upgrades that the Mesa preschool, which can serve up…

Ways to support your goals using the Registry: 1. Make sure your profile is up to date! Ensuring that your most recent employment information and education are verified in the registry (including your high school diploma or GED!) is more important than you may know! This helps determine if you are eligible and notified when different opportunities become available, like college scholarships, that will help you reach the next milestone of your education goals! 2. Track your professional goals in…