Spotlight on Success Program to Benefit Arizona Schools
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Spotlight on Success: Transforming Perceptions of Arizona Schools
For years, Arizona schools have struggled with negative publicity, impacting their ability to attract talent, secure funding, and retain students in the public system. Superintendent Tom Horne believes much of this criticism is unwarranted and unfair, especially given the significant improvements made in education.
Introducing the Spotlight on Success Program
To combat this negative image, Horne launched the Spotlight on Success program, aimed at highlighting the positive achievements of Arizona schools. Through this initiative, Horne actively seeks media opportunities to present facts and share success stories. His goal is to emphasize positive developments and vigorously challenge any misleading negative reports.
Addressing Misleading Narratives
Recently, a Kansas company inaccurately labeled Arizona as the "dumbest state," a claim that gained widespread attention. This narrative ignored the fact that Arizona students perform above the national average on the Terra Nova, a nationally-normed test taken by nearly all students in the state. Despite ranking 49th in funding per student, Arizona schools continue to deliver education that surpasses national benchmarks. Horne consistently highlights these achievements to counter erroneous claims.
Debunking Myths about Dropout Rates
Another persistent myth is that Arizona schools have one of the highest dropout rates, as reported by the Kids Count measurement. Horne argues this measurement is flawed, relying on census data not reflective of actual school performance. Many counted as dropouts were never enrolled in Arizona public schools, such as international students or those from private institutions. Without knowledge of these students, Arizona schools cannot be held accountable for their education.
Graduation Rates on the Rise
According to respected national organizations like the Manhattan Institute, Urban Institute, and United Health Foundation, Arizona's graduation rate was at the national average of approximately 70% as of 2002. Since then, this rate has increased from 72.7% to 77%, suggesting that Arizona now exceeds the national average unless other states have seen similar increases.
Continuing the Push for Positive Recognition
Horne remains dedicated to challenging false narratives and promoting the notable progress of Arizona schools. He asserts that Arizona continues to excel in raising educational standards and achievements.
This information was provided by www.schoolsk-12.com.
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