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Preschool teacher is nominated for Arizona Teacher of the Year.

Preschool teacher finalist for Arizona Teacher of the Year

  • early learning

For the first time in two decades, a preschool teacher has been selected as a finalist for the Arizona Teacher of the Year program.
First Things First annual report 2018

FTF’s 2018 Annual Report details impact of Arizona’s early childhood investments

The number of children with access to quality early learning has doubled. Thousands of families have access to home visiting programs that are proven to…

FTF Senior Director of Tribal Affairs recognized as a 40 under 40 award recipient

  • tribal

Candida L. Hunter, First Things First Senior Director of Tribal Affairs, has been named a 2018 winner of the Native American 40 Under 40 award.

FTF Early Childhood Summit 2018 highlights early childhood across Arizona

The First Things First Early Childhood Summit brought together 1,400 early childhood professionals, stakeholders and champions from across Arizona on August…
Basha Award

First Things First Navajo/Apache Region honored with Eddie Basha Award for Leadership and Service

Community volunteers from the First Things First (FTF) Navajo/Apache Region were honored Monday at the organization’s statewide early childhood…
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gives a prescription for play

  • child development

Dr. Kathy Hirsh-Pasek gets the attention of early educators when she asks:  “What happened to play?” in her 2018 Summit presentation
Pinal Grandparent Carla Jones

Family, friend and neighbor child care providers learn they are teachers, too

  • family friend and neighbor care

Research shows that providing information and support to family, friend and neighbor to early caregivers can have meaningful positive impact.
girl on playground

As Arizonans go back to work, young kids need quality child care

  • Quality First

Learn what is being done to improve the quality of child care and to increase access in urban, rural and tribal communities across the state.

Miss Indian Arizona recognized as Champion for Young Children

  • Colorado River Indian Tribes

Mariah Sharpe was recently recognized as the 2018 First Things First Colorado River Indian Tribes Champion for Young Children.

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