Stand for Children AZ

9th Grade On-Track programs work! In Arizona, they've increased on-track rates for male students by 5 points to 84%! That's a huge difference!

We recently delivered a letter of support to Arizona’s legislators. It was signed by over 1,000 individuals, local governments, tribal nations, various elected officials, business owners and economic development groups. “Those signatures speak to the awareness that early childhood education programs and access to quality child care for working families are central to a healthy Arizona economy, as well as continued family stability,” said FTF Senior Director of Government Affairs Joe Barba. Read more: firstthingsfirst.org/2026/03/letter…

Cell phone use during the school day is having a negative effect on our students! Add your name today to support bell-to-bell cell phone away policies. act.stand.org/a/pledge-cell-…

What's next for HB 2265, our bill to eliminate constitutional due process fees? The Senate floor!

Childcare is a necessity for a strong, flourishing economy. But for too many families, it's unaffordable. That's causing families to have to make tough decisions between work and childcare, costing our state billions every year!

11,377 Arizona children are still on a waiting list for childcare subsidies, keeping their parents from working and supporting their families. Add your name today to ask the legislature to expand childcare subsidies! act.stand.org/a/affordable-c…

Did you know that schools with the Center for High School Success have increased their on-track rates to 87% as of the end of the first semester? 9th Grade On-Track programs work! Let's continue to fund them and support Arizona students' success!

Our last Request to Speak training of the year is Thursday! Join us to learn how to use the Arizona legislature's Request to Speak system to weigh in on bills that matter to you! act.stand.org/a/rtsmarch?sou…

Happy Pi Day! We want to help students learn about pi earlier by making it easier for them to take algebra in middle school!

Watch: Get the scoop on this week at the Arizona legislature!

The childcare waitlist is bad luck for our economy.

Find out why we support creating a Child Tax Credit!

Due process fees put justice on hold. Add your name today:  act.stand.org/a/end-adult-fi…

11,242 Arizona children are still on a waiting list for childcare subsidies, keeping their parents from working and supporting their families. Add your name today to ask the legislature to expand childcare subsidies! act.stand.org/a/affordable-c…

New 9th Grade On-Track programs will benefit students from Holbrook to Casa Grande!

Remember: Talent is everywhere, opportunity isn't. Automatic enrollment in advanced math classes will help expand opportunity.

Watch: Get the scoop on this week at the Arizona legislature!

Once more, the evidence is clear. Bell-to-bell distraction-free school policies work!

Taking algebra in middle school is a pathway to a brighter future, particularly for low-income students.

Where will students benefit from expanded 9th Grade On-Track programs thanks to last year's $3.4 million appropriation? The Verde Valley. Holbrook. Casa Grande. Mesa. Phoenix. Tolleson. Apache Junction. San Tan Valley.