86. Breaking Down Barriers to Change Laws in Arizona with Emily Anne Gullickson

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Arizona is a national leader in education reform, having recently passed one of the most robust education reform bills in the nation. The goal? To showcase that seat time does not equate quality learning. Instead, thanks to HB 2862, the state recognizes that instructional time can look vastly different depending on the students’ needs. Imagine that!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This and so much more was possible thanks to the work of Emily Anne Gullickson, CEO of A for Arizona, a nonprofit with a vision to build an education system that prepares every student to succeed in the global economy and contribute to local communities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, we talk about the inequities in education today, how schools are taking the learnings from the pandemic and creating new ways to teach and learn, barriers to education because of student access, and so much more.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a refreshing conversation about an organization that’s making a big difference in lives and laws. It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to create viable solutions to the challenge that is education today.</span></p> <h2> </h2> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">About Emily Anne Gullickson:</span></h2> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Emily Anne brings to A for Arizona a unique background of executive, advocacy, legal, and teaching experience as a Teach For America – Phoenix alumna. She is the founder and CEO of A For Arizona and also leads sister organization Great Leaders Strong Schools. Emily Anne was recognized by the Arizona Capitol Times and state Capitol community as Leader of the Year in Education and Best Activist in the State of Arizona, and was recently recognized in Arizona as Best Political Rising Star, Women Achievers of Arizona – Nonprofit Leader, and Breakdown Breakout for being one of the sharpest political minds in Arizona under 40. Nationally, Emily Anne serves on the PIE Network Leadership C