Stand for Children Arizona

10/12/2026

Every child deserves a strong start.
Growing Arizona is bringing together parents, educators, providers, and community leaders to advocate for policies that help young children and families thrive. 🌱

10/09/2026

We've been working on something special!

Growing Arizona tells the stories of the parents, providers, and workers who keep Arizona growing and why affordable child care matters to us all.

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10/08/2026

We were thrilled to join Valley of the Sun United Way this week for the grand opening of the Desert View Elementary Literacy Hub! 📚

This new space will help connect students and families with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to build a lifelong love of reading. We're excited to see the impact it will have on the community for years to come.

10/07/2026

Last month, our Executive Director, Rebecca Gau, joined Senator Selina Bliss on the Signals podcast to talk about the challenges facing Arizona families and young children.

We broke down some of the key early childhood issues from their conversation and why they matter heading into the next legislative session. 👶📚

10/07/2026

Last month, our Executive Director, Rebecca Gau, joined Selina Bliss For State Representative - District 1 on the Signals podcast to talk about the challenges facing Arizona families and young children.

We broke down some of the key early childhood issues from their conversation and why they matter heading into the next legislative session.

Swipe through to learn more. 👶📚

10/06/2026

Our team was honored to attend the opening of the new Literacy Hub at Desert View Elementary School with partners at Valley of the Sun United Way, and Southwest Human Development this afternoon!

10/05/2026

Great opportunity to join Children’s Action Alliance and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress for a virtual community briefing on Prop 320!

Prop 320 might sound like a win for classrooms at first glance, but the fine print tells a very different story.

It is a classic bait-and-switch: Prop 320 doesn’t guarantee a single dollar in teacher raises, adds no new funding to schools, and asks voters to sign off on rigid budget rules that an unelected auditor will write after the election. To make matters worse, schools that cannot comply with these undefined mandates risk losing critical funding, which could lead to teacher pay cuts and fewer resources for counselors, nurses, and special education support.

Arizona's public schools need genuine investment, not confusing mandates and financial penalties.

Join Children’s Action Alliance and the Arizona Center for Economic Progress for a virtual community briefing where we will break down the details.
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• Evening option: Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
• Daytime option: Thursday, Oct. 8 at noon

Get the facts, ask your questions, and see why voting NO on Prop 320 protects our teachers and students.

RSVP: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YLcrKUDtSh-b8zlZ6xplgw #/registration

10/05/2026

A new study highlights some early impacts of universal childcare on labor supply for mothers in New Mexico https://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/nearly-a-year-in-universal-childcare-is-reshaping-work-for-moms-in-new-mexico/

10/05/2026

🚨 Today is the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration for the November 5 election!

Take a minute to make sure your information is up to date at https://my.arizona.vote/ 🗳️

10/02/2026

New webpage alert! Check out our new hub for everything related to our goal of phone-free schools! https://stand.org/arizona/phone-free/