Monthly Archives: June 2016

30 Jun 2016

“Off-the-grid” charter school brings innovation and choice to rural reservation students

By Kim Martinez There is a unique charter school on the edge of the Navajo reservation in northern Arizona. It stands in the middle of some of the most rural land in the state. The area is so remote that there is no power or water infrastructure in place to provide the school with even basic […]

24 Jun 2016

ESAs in Arizona help kids learn all year round

By Kim Martinez, AFC National Correspondent Madison, 5, learned how to read over the summer last year. However, a few months later, she could no longer recognize letters or numbers. “In November, Madison had a seizure which caused her to lose the ability to read,” says Phoenix mother, Sarah. Madison has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, […]

9 Jun 2016

Nydia’s Graduation and School Choice Story

By Kim Martinez Maria and Nydia Salazar immigrated to the U.S. when her daughter Nydia was a small child. Maria came here with the goal of a “better life” for Nydia. She knew a great education was one of the most important ways to attain the “better life” they so badly wanted. Nydia and her […]