Stacie Gladden Banks

Stacie has worked in Arizona public education for 15 years with a decade of that time spent as a classroom teacher. history, world history, and English.

She attended elementary and secondary schools in Buckeye. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Arizona and completed post baccalaureate studies in secondary education from Arizona State University. She also has a master’s degree in measurement and evaluation from Western Governors’ University. As a teacher, Stacie taught economics, government, U.S. She was asked

early in her career to develop common assessments for some of those classes. While the reasons for those assessments were solid, over time she witnessed what can happen when assessments are mishandled and information is used inappropriately. This led her to pursue a master’s degree in Secondary Education with a focus on measurement and evaluation. She used that knowledge to radically change the way she measured student success. During her tenure as a teacher, Stacie worked with a wide variety of students. She started a class called Hands-on-History specifically designed for students who were at-risk of dropping out of high school. At the same time, she was teaching Advanced Placement classes for the most academically successful students. Each year she had special education students, English language learners, and students who were gifted. She spent many years advising her seniors on post-secondary decisions including whether to join the military, attend university/community college, or trade schools. She also developed curriculum designed to help students weigh the costs of college loans including the long-term financial impact. After leaving the classroom with the hope of making a broader impact, Stacie spent some time working with the Maricopa County Education Services Agency (MCESA) in the assessment department. She trained teachers on the use of data to make curricular decisions, and she also worked with subject matter experts to develop assessments. Currently, she consults with schools and programs on curriculum, assessments, and teacher training. Her hope is that she can lift some of the burden off schools so that they can focus on the joy and excitement of learning. With her background and experience, Stacie has an insider’s knowledge of the real issues in public education. She knows the difference between standards and curriculum, and what it is really like in an overcrowded classroom. She knows when and where assessments should, and should not, be used. She knows that the end goal of education is not a score on some test. And, perhaps most importantly, she knows that providing a world class education to all the students in Arizona requires that we stop pointing fingers at each other and start working together as problem solvers.

04/17/2019

If you teach HS Econ, social studies, etc. you can apply to participate. I believe it includes 2 all expense paid trips to San Francisco.

Education Advisory Group Making it easier to understand economics, personal finance, and the Federal Reserve

03/23/2019

Recruiting elementary school teachers (esp. grades 4, 5, and 6) to work for an awesome principal. PM me if you know anyone.
South Phoenix school.
We need people ready to help us change the world.

09/11/2018

Arizona Rep. Eddie Farnsworth is a charter school millionaire - and you footed the bill Arizona Rep. Eddie Farnsworth is the latest charter school operator to use charter schools as his personal ATM – one that shoots out public funds.

09/02/2018

Go Indy, go! Who lives in Scottsdale? LD23

07/22/2018

My good friend made it on the ballot in LD 23.

06/28/2018

Good info

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06/12/2018

Independents (1.22 million) in Arizona outnumber Democrats (1.09 million) and nearly match Republicans (1.25 million) in number.

It's important that a group that large participate in choosing candidates for the general election. In Arizona, you do this by voting in primaries.

Contact your county recorder to request an early ballot for the primaries in August. The deadline to make the request is July 7.

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The link for Maricopa County is below.

Early Voting Ballot Request Complete the form below to request an early voting ballot by mail for the above noted election(s): In accordance with Arizona law, the Election Department begins mailing Early Ballots 27 days before the Election Day. To view the current Election Calendar, click here.

'Let's try something different,' says Craig O'Dear, possible independent U.S. Senate candidate

06/12/2018

If you know anyone in Missouri, please pass this along. I've met Mr. O'Dear, and he strikes me as both sincere and intelligent. I'd vote for him.

'Let's try something different,' says Craig O'Dear, possible independent U.S. Senate candidate Kansas City lawyer Craig O’Dear is exploring an independent run for the U.S. Senate seat in Missouri. O’Dear discusses some of his reasons and philosophy going into his decision.

06/09/2018

It's Time to Rethink School Schedules, Report Says School schedules leave teachers little room for collaboration and reflection, according to a new report.

04/26/2018

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