Arizona Department of Education - Phoenix, Arizona

Raad H.

I get so many difficulties to teach and help students. I have a bachelor degree in psychology from my x country and I have associate degree from pima college and more than ten years in teaching in Pima College, supervision, and other experiences. All schools ask me for Arizona teaching certificate. Arizona Department of Education asks me for transcripts of the bachelor degree… it is a long procedure which let me disappointed. Avery work in schools needs long points which lets so many teachers giving up and work in another job which is disguised unemployment.

Stephanie J.

If I can give the Arizona of Education zero stars I would! I graduated high school in New Jersey and unfortunately moved here and had my daughter here. This state does not love their children and education. The education system in this state is so poor, the classes are flooded with students to ONE teacher. This state among all the other states ranked the lowest “the very very lowest” in education. I truly feel bad for the kids in this state.

J M.

My recent dealings with the school board, specifically with Michelle Goldstein and Maura Yildirim, have been nothing short of distressing. The level of dismissiveness and discrimination I experienced was appalling and serves as a reflection of why Arizona remains at the bottom of national education rankings.
The attitude displayed by Ms. Goldstein and Ms. Yildirim was more than just unhelpful; it highlighted a profound systemic failure. Their disregard for the needs and well-being of those they are supposed to serve is alarming and poses a serious threat to the quality of education in this state. If this is the standard of leadership, I can only feel deep concern for the children who are subjected to such a flawed system.
Education is the foundation of any civilization, and when those in charge exhibit such incompetence and apathy, it jeopardizes not just the future of the students but the society they will eventually lead. Arizona's children deserve far better, and it is imperative that the values and competencies of those in power are critically reevaluated.

P.S- I see why there is a blood pressure cuff in the lobby, you will need it after meandering their blatant incompetence.

No_Govt

The location is 100 N. 15th Ave. In downtown Phoenix. Met Arthur at the door after a 5-hour drive and he was courteous and helpful. Show up early to secure parking.

Jin J.

I been here at 15:30 on Friday and had to wait for almost one hour but the service was nice though and they accepted credit cards.

Brea D.

The state of Arizona, bottom 5 for worst education. Need I say more. Been ranked low for years. Insanity doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. Which says we like things just the way they are. Content with always being at the bottom. Strive for better? Heck no then people maybe could be held accountable. Nice and comfy collecting those paychecks.No need or reason to do anymore. Another fine working government agency..

Tima F.

I was .5 years old today when I discovered Arizona teachers do not require a teachers certificate nor a degree of any sort to teach! It is solely based on the school's discretion to employ them or not. Well, folks, there you have it! Your child could be taught by someone with high school level education to prepare them for a future they never had! This is one Arizona school's are failing horribly when it comes to education! This is where our tax dollars are going! Can you imagine a high school dropout asking for a raise because he/she teaches?! Well, if you are livid, so am I. We need to fight for a bill on the next ballot that all teachers should have the minimum of a bachelor degree and a teachers certificate! Our children's future is on the line, and we can't just sit back and watch!

Laura

The absolute worst to contact anyone don't know why they list a number when a message just states not taking calls. They are not accepting court documents as proof of guardianship for ESA application. They give a timeframe and number to call for but your just on hold for 2+hours, I work.. there has to be a better system.

Updating - got service I need by great rep who took info given prior to phone cutting off.