Category: Our Why

Fighting Forced Graduation: The Power of Parent Advocacy in Special Education Every student deserves the time they need to reach their full potential. Champions for Kids empowers families to challenge systemic barriers and ensure Arizona schools prioritize student growth over administrative convenience. About the Author Your Content Goes Here Standing Firm Against Systemic Timelines I wasn’t naive. When my daughter, Lindsay, entered the district’s developmental preschool in 2009, I knew school would be different for her. I expected special meetings and specialized classes, but [...]

Finding My Voice So My Child Could Find Hers: A Journey in Special Education Advocacy Every child deserves a seat at the table and a voice in the room. Champions for Kids empowers families to navigate the complexities of special education, ensuring that no student is left to struggle in silence. About the Author Your Content Goes Here A Mother’s Path to Professional Advocacy People often ask why I dedicated my life to special education advocacy and supporting students with disabilities. The answer is [...]

Fighting for Students With Non-visible Disabilities Every student deserves to be seen, even when their disability is not. We unite parents, policy experts, and advocates to ensure students with unseen challenges receive the structural support they need to thrive in Arizona’s schools. About the Author Your Content Goes Here From Policy Expert to Special Education Mom: My Story Having a child with a disability changes your perspective forever. After years serving as an education policy advisor and reformer, I found myself in a club [...]