AEF’s teachSTEM , sponsored by Boeing with additional support provided by Avnet, APS Foundation, Phoenix IDA, and SRP , began in 2019 in four schools; this year, 61 classrooms throughout Arizona are implementing this innovative program, which is impacting over 1440 high school students . teachSTEM is designed to address Arizona's critical STEM teacher shortage by motivating junior high and high school students to pursue teaching degrees in STEM. Did you know that the first time most students hear the term "STEM" or learn about STEM careers is usually from a teacher? teachSTEM is an early intervention, that not only provides access to STEM learning for students, but also builds awareness about the need for STEM teachers and job opportunities within mainstream STEM fields.
The AEF Principals Leadership Academy of Arizona (PLAA) , now celebrating its 16th year, is one of the only administrator prep programs in the state of Arizona for aspiring school leaders and first-year principals. Over 250 individuals have graduated from PLAA since it began, with 82% of them going on to obtain careers in school and/or district administration . Each PLAA participant benefits from one-on-one engagement with an award winning A+ School of Excellence Principal Mentor. Curriculum is uniquely Arizona-based, designed and facilitated by A+ School of Excellence principals and district administrators as well as state education leaders. PLAA scholarships are graciously provided byThe Kurz Education Fund & Charles Kurz, II.
AEF’s Our World program is a ground-breaking initiative that aligns with AEF’s mission of celebrating excellence and cultivating equity in PK-12th grade Arizona public education. Our World provides diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training for schools, businesses, nonprofits, and higher education. Designed and facilitated by Arizona Teachers of the Year ® , higher education partners, and AEF staff, Our World has a unique non-biased approach that supports education and business partners with fulfilling commitments they made to adopt more equitable practices. Since it began in 2020, over 3,000 individuals have gone through the training. Our World is provided free of charge via Zoom to any Arizona public school because of generous support provided by Boeing, and additional support provided by Avnet.
AEF’s Take Your Legislator to School (TYLTS) is a unique collaboration which pairs Arizona teachers with Arizona state legislators who spend a full day in a public school classroom. All 90 Arizona legislators are invited to participate in this program each year , which are then paired with teachers and classrooms across the state. This partnership facilitates meaningful conversation between policy makers and educators and gives state legislators an intimate look at the day-to-day realities of public schools in Arizona.
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