activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 1
- Produce education policy reports Policy Research & Public EducationProduces weekly reports on Arizona's education system to inform the public and support advocacy efforts with data and analysis.
advocacy · 3
- Community organizing for public education advocacy Education Policy Advocacy & MobilizationBuilds grassroots support through community action teams and opportunities for public speaking to mobilize advocacy for Arizona’s public education system.
- Organize ballot initiative to reform ESA voucher program Public Education & Secular AdvocacyLeading a volunteer-led coalition to qualify the Protect Education Act for the 2026 ballot, aiming to reform Arizona's ESA voucher program by increasing accountability and transparency in the use of public education funds.
- Public awareness and donor engagement campaign Community Policy Education & AdvocacyAccepts donations and distributes email updates to sustain advocacy efforts, while highlighting concerns about ESA voucher fund misuse and the underfunding of Arizona’s public schools.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Community-based advocacy and mobilization community_mobilizationSAVE OUR SCHOOLS ARIZONA mobilizes local communities through action teams and a volunteer-led coalition to advocate for public education, believing that strong public schools are foundational to Arizona's strength and economic vitality.
- Ensuring accountability and academic quality for publicly funded schools accountability_and_quality_assuranceSAVE OUR SCHOOLS ARIZONA advocates for transparency, reporting requirements, and academic accountability (e.g., accreditation or standardized testing) for all schools receiving public funds, including those funded by vouchers, to ensure quality and prevent fraud.
- Evidence-based advocacy for equitable education funding evidence_based_advocacyThe organization uses comparative national funding data to highlight inequities in educational opportunities for Arizona students and informs the public about these issues through regular educational updates.
- Legislative and public advocacy for education reform legislative_advocacyThe organization engages in legislative advocacy, including supporting specific acts, and encourages public speaking and testimony to influence education policy, focusing on accountability, transparency, and appropriate use of public education funds.
- Targeted voucher support vs. universal voucher opposition targeted_vs_universal_vouchersSAVE OUR SCHOOLS ARIZONA supports specific, targeted voucher programs, such as the 2011 ESA voucher program for students with disabilities, while opposing universal voucher programs.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Protect Education Act
Ballot initiative campaign to reform Arizona's ESA voucher program by establishing safety standards, spending transparency, income limits, accreditation requirements, and returning unused funds to public schools.
The Truth About ESA Vouchers
Public education campaign to inform Arizonans about the fiscal and educational impacts of universal ESA vouchers, including cost, fraud, and inequitable distribution.
Weekly Education Report
Ongoing publication providing updates on education policy, legislative actions, and voucher program developments in Arizona.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- AZ K12 Funding Partner — Partner organization providing detailed information on Arizona's K-12 education funding landscape.
- CEBV.us Partner — Hosts the Request to Speak sign-up platform used by Save Our Schools Arizona.
- FAQ Partner — Partner resource providing answers to frequently asked questions about public education in Arizona.
- Learn Partner — Partner organization providing historical context about Save Our Schools Arizona.
- Legislative Basics Partner — Partner providing foundational information on Arizona's legislative process as it relates to education policy.
- Legislative Updates Partner — Partner organization delivering ongoing updates on Arizona legislative developments affecting public education.
- Protect Education Act Coalition — Leading effort to qualify the Protect Education Act for the 2026 ballot
- SOSAZ Policy Priorities Partner — Partner organization outlining Save Our Schools Arizona's 2025 K-12 policy priorities.
- Substack Partner — Platform used to distribute weekly education reports.
- Vouchers Hurt Partner — Partner organization focused on opposing school voucher programs in Arizona.