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When It Comes to Education in Arizona.  Learn More. Do More. Expect More.
Arizona students are falling behind their peers in academic performance, high school graduation rates, and postsecondary degree attainment.  It's up to all of us to help them succeed.   

There is a movement in Arizona to make sure our education system is as strong as it can be – from birth through career. Expect More Arizona challenges us to expect more of ourselves, our students and each other when it comes to what we are putting into education. 

{insert organization name} is a proud partner in Expect More Arizona and we are doing our part to spread the word about making education Arizona’s top priority.  Because it will take all of us to strengthen education in our state, Expect More Arizona has set out to create a movement of passionate, actively engaged Arizonans who are working to ensure our students graduate with the skills and knowledge necessary to compete, contribute and succeed in a 21st Century global economy.

The multi-media public awareness campaign which includes television, radio, print, online and out-of-home advertising begins in early May.  ExpectMoreArizona.org is a robust Web site which educates and informs Arizonans about what is happening in education as well as provides easy way for everyone to get involved. Ways to get involved:

• SIGN UP - Sign up for year-round communications from Expect More Arizona. We’ll keep you informed about what’s happening in education and present ongoing opportunities for you to get involved in strengthening education in our state.
• TELL YOUR FRIENDS - Let your friends know about Expect More Arizona and rally their support of the effort. You can forward information from the ExpectMoreArizona.org or request a speaker to speak to your workplace, professional association, school or community group.
• GET INVOLVED - There are many ways to get actively involved in helping to strengthen education in our state including volunteering at a local school, running for a school board, mentoring students, helping the Expect More Arizona movement and more.  
• INVEST IN EDUCATION - Make a financial investment in education by taking advantage of state tax credits, supporting local teachers or investing in the Expect More Arizona movement.

For more information, visit ExpectMoreArizona.org today!