Governor Establishes Coordinating Council

Governor Jan Brewer has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coordinating Council to come up with ways to create a more streamlined system of education that improves academic achievement.

The Council will be a statewide forum that will provide recommendations to the Governor on specific education reforms outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

In Arizona’s State Fiscal Stabilization Fund application, the Governor assured progress on several key education reforms. These include improving the distribution of qualified teachers, enhancing academic standards, and supporting the state’s struggling schools. The Coordinating Council will be the vehicle for these reforms.