P-20 Focus Area
SALC envisions a seamless and efficient P-20 education system that promotes outstanding achievement through high standards, a rigorous curriculum, accountability and community involvement. Only such efforts will ensure that all Southern Arizona children have the opportunity to reach their full potential. Co-chairs are Roger Vogel (K-12) and Don Pitt (higher education).
SALC’s major emphasis in K-12 education is support for Tucson Values Teachers, a program to attract, retain and support the very best teachers for Tucson’s children. More information is available at www.tucsonvaluesteachers.org. Board chair is Colleen Niccum.
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SALC supports the Business Education Roundtable, which serves as the SALC action arm for engaging K-12 issues in the Tucson region.
SALC leads the Education Business Boardroom, a leadership idea exchange and development effort for K-12 District superintendents and SALC members.
SALC endorses and monitors the Literacy for Life Coalition, UA Book Festival, P-20 Council, ABEC, RODEL All-A's, Solutions Through Higher Education and Expect More Arizona.
