Spring break is here and that means a much-needed break for teachers, students and parents. However, just because students get a break from the classroom doesn’t mean our kids should stop learning. In fact, spring break offers the opportunity for parents to explore creative and fun ways to keep their kids engaged in learning activities -- activities that challenge them and help them develop critical-thinking and other skills that will help them succeed in college, career and life.

In the midst of election season, as we are pulled in multiple directions for our vote, we need to look seriously at one of the election’s most important issues – education, and why it matters for Arizona’s future economic vitality.