We need you to contact the parties below to voice your concerns regarding the proposed budget cuts which would include eliminating full day kindergarten funding. We believe that it is fiscally irresponsible to cut funding for early childhood education. Research empirically proves that children gain academically and socially during the primary years from participation in full-day, compared to half-day, kindergarten programs. Participation in full day kindergarten:
Contributes to increased school readinessThe state proposal would eliminate full-day kindergarten funding and allow schools to charge tuition for those students that choose to enroll in a full day kindergarten program. Dr. Robershotte, Edu-Prize Superintendent, stated in an interview with the East Valley Tribune regarding the cut in funding that "children with the wherewithal will have a full education and those who don't get a partial education. I think this is devastating." (1/20/2010 issue) We must give voice to maintaining this foundational program which will ensure quality education for all children. Please make your calls and send emails today.
Please visit:| Representative | Email Address | Phone Number |
| Pamela Gorman | pgorman@azleg.gov | 602-926-5284 |
| Thayer Verschoor | tverschoor@azleg.gov | 602-926-4136 |
| Andy Biggs | abiggs@azleg.gov | 602-926-4371 |
| Eddie Farnsworth | efarnsworth@azleg.gov | 602-926-5735 |
| Governor Jan Brewer | www.azgovernor.gov | 602-542-4331 |
| Secretary of State Ken Bennett | www.azsos.gov | 602-542-4285 |
| Superintendent Tom Horne | www.ade.az.gov | 602-542-5460 |