Public comment sought on proposed English & mathematics standards

By the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction • Stories by You • Arizona Education News Service • Arizona School Boards Association

All Arizonans are encouraged to share their feedback on draft versions of updated Arizona English Language Arts and Mathematics Standards.

“I am excited that Arizona is finally moving away from the federally imposed Common Core standards,” said Diane Douglas, Arizona superintendent of public instruction. “The drafting of higher and more rigorous standards that are developmentally appropriate at every grade level brings us one step closer to giving Arizona students the excellent education they deserve.

While I have not yet completed my final review of the drafts, I am pleased with the direction we are taking based on the briefings I have had so far.”

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