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Business and Education Coalition The newly-formed Arizona Business
and Education Coalition, founded in March 2002, describes itself as a non-profit
organization established by Arizona's education and business communities to address
current challenges and opportunities in the K-12 system. ABEC's statewide membership
will include school districts, parent groups, teacher associations, education
and business associations, large and small businesses, foundations and other organizations,
as well as individual supporters. The Coalition plans to provide research to support
education reform initiatives and conduct legislative advocacy on public policies
related to education. P.O. Box 965
Mesa, Arizona 85211-0965
info@azbec.org The
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now ACORN describes
itself as the nation's largest community organization of low and moderate-income
families, with over 120,000 member families organized into 600 neighborhood chapters
in 45 cities across the country. Since 1970 ACORN has taken action on many of
the political and social issues which concern its members. ACORN's priorities
include: better housing for first time homebuyers and tenants, living wages for
low-wage workers, more investment in our communities from banks and governments,
and better public schools. ACORN hopes to achieve these goals by supporting community-based
organizations that have the power to affect change locally-- through direct action,
negotiation, legislation, and voter participation.
A list of contact information for the ACORN offices
in Arizona can be found on the ACORN
website.
AZ
Standards AZ Standards describes itself as an information and action
group that focuses on reforming standards, accountability, and student testing.
Specifically, the group aims to eliminate "test-driven education," educate
citizens on accountability issues, influence state legislators to support policies
that would allow school districts more flexibility in developing alternative assessment
systems, and to emphasize curriculum substance over test preparation in the classroom.
Gabie Gedlaman, State Coordinator
gabieg@azstandards.org
Children's
Action Alliance
Children's Action Alliance describes itself
as a non-profit, non-partisan research, education and advocacy organization dedicated
to promoting the well-being of all of Arizona's children and families. CAA's efforts
include research, publications, media campaigns, and legislative advocacy. The
organization's seven major program areas cover a range of issues affecting the
health and well-being of children, including advocating for early childhood education
and analyzing state fiscal policies related to children.
Executive Director: Carol Kamin
Children's Action Alliance
4001 North Third Street, Suite 160
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
(602) 266-0707
Southern Arizona Office:
2850 North Swan Road, Suite 160
Tucson, Arizona 85712
(520) 795-4199
ckamin@azchildren.org
The
William E. Morris Institute for Justice
The William E. Morris Institute for Justice is a private
non-profit organization that provides assistance to
the legal services community, to other community-based
agency advocates, and to certain low-income clients
in Arizona. The Institute represents, among others,
students challenging Arizona’s AIMS high school
exit exam The Morris Institute conducts research, advocacy
and training activities to improve legal services provided
to low-income households in Arizona. Its stated priorities
include: training and training assistance, communication
coordination, resource development, legislative and
administrative services, technical assistance, and poverty
law litigation.
William E. Morris Institute for Justice
202 E. McDowell Rd., Suite 257, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 252-3432 / Fax: (602) 257-8138
ajinstitu@qwest.net
www.morrisinstituteforjustice.org
Voices
for Education
Voices for Education describes itself as a nonprofit
coalition of parents, educators, and community members that works to improve the
educational outcomes of Arizona's children. The organization's primary focus is
on legislative advocacy for reduced class sizes, increased school funding, and
greater parent involvement. It also conducts grassroots activities at the school
level and holds trainings for parents on education reform and school-level organizing.
Executive Director: Robin Hiller
P.O. Box 44200
Tucson, Arizona 85733
Phone: (520) 324-0881
Fax: (520) 623-3814
vfeducation@qwest.net | 
