Sierra Vista Public Education Network

02/25/2023

https://www.abc15.com/news/local-news/new-study-shows-arizona-in-severe-teacher-shortage?_amp=true

Who is in your child’s classroom?

A survey revealed the teacher shortage in Arizona isn't getting any better, with more than a 11,000 vacancies left to fill for several districts across the state.

11/18/2022

When people say “Those schools are a mess” here is the reason why our public schools are in disarray. As a 24 year educator, This summarizes the state of the profession completely.

It’s never been harder to oversee America’s classrooms, and it’s driving educators out en masse.

10/08/2022

This is already the reality for Sierra Vists.

With the inevitability of a coming teacher shortage, prepare for school brownouts.

09/04/2022

We are number one….sigh.

06/03/2022

$35,000
What is your child’s teacher worth?

SIERRA VISTA — Teachers and students from the Sierra Vista Unified School District gathered at the Rothery Educational Service Center on Tuesday to share their stories of how the lack

05/26/2022

We need your help! Our legislature has a 5.3 billion dollar surplus and we have a HUGE teacher shortage in Cochise County. (actually, all across Arizona) Has your child had a long term substitute? Had to attend class with a "zoom" teacher or without a teacher at all? If so, can you PLEASE talk about your experience? If you are willing to share what your family has experienced message this page!

05/06/2022

The starting teaching salary in Sierra Vists is 35k a year. What parent wants their child to graduate from college and having a starting salary of 35k a year? It seems so much of the public is not aware of this number. My neighbor said, as we were talking about salaries, well 35.00 an hour isn’t too bad! I said, no, it’s 35k a year. The shock on her face. I can’t even tell you. Please tell everyone you know and vote differently. Our kids deserve more.

05/05/2022

During this teacher appreciation week, note the huge disparities mentioned in this report on rural Arizona schools. Sierra Vista is mentioned specifically

04/07/2022

Call to action! Please call Gail Griffin! Vote no on SB1269. 📞 602-926-5895
The bill also misses the mark when it comes to teachers. Arizona’s teacher shortage has worsened because of the pandemic. Instead of cutting $124M in pay and incentives for teacher retention, we should be doubling down to invest in strategies that support our educators and encourage them to stay in the profession.



Will you help us oppose this bill by calling Gail Griffin this week to share your concerns? Ms. Griffin needs to hear from her constituents regarding SB1269 and why she needs to oppose the bill. Feel free to share this email with anyone you know that would contact her.

04/07/2022

Just in case you were wondering…we “win” again.

A new study is ranking Arizona as the worst state in America for teachers.