10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (MST) - Keynote Presentation - Arizona: The Cautionary Tale of Universal Vouchers
Speaker: Beth Lewis
Beth Lewis, Director of Save Our Schools Arizona, will detail the rise of vouchers in Arizona and the devastating impacts these programs have had on public schools. Arizona's story has served as a cautionary tale in other states that have rejected vouchers over the past year, including Texas, Idaho, Tennessee, and New Hampshire.
Beth Lewis is a mom, public education advocate, and K-12 policy expert who fights for a fully and equitably funded school for every Arizona child. As Director of Save Our Schools Arizona, Beth works to bring parents, educators, elected officials, business leaders, and community members together in support of Arizona’s public schools, which strengthen our communities and our great state. Beth has taught elementary and middle school in Arizona for 12 years and has been named a Rodel Exemplary teacher and Tempe Diablos Teacher of the Year Finalist. She holds a BA from the University of Notre Dame and a Master’s in Education from ASU. Reach out to Beth at beth@sosarizona.org |