July 2017 - STORIES FROM SCHOOL AZ

Addressing Dyslexia in Arizona, Part 1

July 17, 2017Amethyst Hinton Sainz Assessment, Current Affairs, Education, Education Policy, Elementary, Literacy, Parent Involvment, Professional Development

Frida Kahlo is known for her vibrancy in art and life, and her courage. Although I have always loved the surreal, direct qualities of her portraits, I had forgotten that she experienced injury and illness that led to multiple physical

Improving STEM Education is Arizona with SB 1038

July 13, 2017Mike Vargas Uncategorized

So, if you have not heard, the Arizona legislature this past session passed a bill called SB 1038. The Acts official title is the Arizona Teachers Professional Development Pilot Program. This bill was championed by Rep. Paul Boyer, and

Summer Love

July 5, 2017Amethyst Hinton Sainz Education, Education Policy, Life in the Classroom, Love, Professional Development, Teacher Leadership

I love summer. I have been wanting to write about loving summer for weeks! But I have been too busy travelling with my family to Costa Rica, shuttling my kids to swim team, water polo, and football camp, reading novels,