FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 6, 2022
PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Humanities is proud to partner with Arizona educators to support 37 engaging humanities-based programs that promote youth literacy. With funding from the American Rescue Plan, Arizona Humanities has allocated $200,000 for books, program supplies, author visits, and more, for Arizona students.
"We are delighted and proud to launch this new K-12 initiative," said Arizona Humanities Executive Director Brenda Thomson. "Our Program Partners are committed to building a strong educational foundation for their students. We all care about kids. We want them to thrive academically and in life. Literacy is at the heart of it all."
Programs include:
- Author visits that bring local and nationally recognized writers, poets, and graphic novelists to classrooms with interactive talks, discussions, writing workshops, and more.
- Book clubs where students can choose what they read and share with their peers.
- Community literacy gardens focused on bringing kids and families together through reading.
- Cultural learning programs that explore history, art, and identity with guest speakers, field trips, workshops, and more.
- Library expansions that provide diverse books reflecting students’ experiences and interests.
- STEAM programs that weave together science with literature, history, and storytelling.
- Storytelling and theatre programs focused on telling students’ stories and amplifying their voices.
K-12 Program Partners
Arizona English Teachers Association
Arizona Alliance of Black School Educators with TG Barr, Brunson Lee, and Emerson Elementary Schools
Arizona Autism Charter Schools
Arizona Department of Education - Office of Indian Education
Arizona School for the Arts
Arizona State University
Carl Hayden Community High School
Coolidge High School
Dobson Montessori School
Genesis City/Genesis Academy
GLSEN Phoenix
Great Arizona Puppet Theater with Kenilworth Elementary School
Herrera Elementary School
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Kino Junior High School
Kofa High School
Madison Camelview Elementary School
Maryvale High School
MC Cash Elementary School
Monsoon Youth Education Project
Morenci High School
Mountain View School
Ocotillo Learning Center
Orange Grove Middle School
Palomino Intermediate School
Payson High School
Pinal Hispanic Council with Eloy Elementary School District
Pop Goes the Classroom
Schnepf Elementary School
South Mountain High School
Sunset Elementary School
Gila River Indian Community - Tribal Education Department
Tucson Children's Museum
Westwood High School
