High-Quality Early Childhood
Education Makes the Difference
Recent Survey Shows that 76% of Arizona Voters Support State Investment in High-Quality Early Childhood Education
And, 66% of likely voters think we can do more
Preparing Children for Success
High-quality early childhood education, whether in a home setting or a formal center, provides Arizona children the opportunity to succeed. It’s why hundreds of Arizona business, education and community leaders and organizations include quality early learning as an integral part of the Arizona Education Progress Meter.
Quality Early Learning
Percent of Arizona three- and four-year-old children who are in quality early learning settings
Third Grade Reading
Percent of Arizona third grade students who scored Proficient or Highly Proficient on the AzMERIT third grade English language arts assessment
Eighth Grade Math
Percent of Arizona eighth grade students who are prepared to be successful in high school math
High School Graduation Rate
Percent of Arizona high school students graduating in four years
Opportunity Youth
Percent of 16 to 24-year-olds in Arizona who are NOT going to school or working
Post-High School Enrollment
Percent of Arizona high school graduates who enrolled in postsecondary education the semester after graduating from high school
Attainment
Percent of Arizona residents 25 to 64 years of age who have completed two- or four-year degree or received a postsecondary certificate
Source: Education Forward Arizona