Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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  4. Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy

Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy

The Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy (AIEE) at NAU cultivates policies and solutions that improve K–12 outcomes and ensure long-term statewide economic prosperity. By studying and leveraging research and practices that drive educational excellence and economic equity, AIEE is committed to partnerships that lead to better outcomes for all students in the state.

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Who we are

AlEE convenes a wide range of community partners to build knowledge, create urgency, and take bold action on the many gaps and challenges facing Arizona’s youth today. We seek solutions that will drive economic mobility and equitable success for Arizona students. Through its partnerships, AIEE develops initiatives throughout the state that inspire improvement and innovation within and in support of Arizona’s K-12 educational system.

The partners and members of AIEE will:

  • recommend public policy
  • publish position papers
  • produce actionable, replicable solutions
  • support aligned agencies, organizations, and initiatives
  • lead and launch strategic initiatives and investments

Our mission

The Institute strives to fulfill its mission of Cultivating Solutions that Drive Educational and Economic Equity and Prosperity in Arizona through a C4 Collective Impact model.

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Convene

AIEE builds knowledge and provides perspective on K–12 education through the connection of significant Arizona organizations and an examination of the practices, via public policy and other mediums, that enable success and equity for students.

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Collaborate

AIEE facilitates coalitions of key Pre–K, K–12, post-secondary, non-profit, faith-based, philanthropy, industry, government agency, and community leaders that collaborate to identify opportunities and threats to Arizona’s future educational and economic success.

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Cultivate

Our organization builds the conditions to cultivate and implement research-based, replicable, and scalable ideas and practices that transform outcomes for Arizona’s youth, families, and economy.

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Create

AIEE will build systems—including resources, policies, and laws—that create educational and economic equity and prosperity for Arizona’s families.

AI Guidance

Learn more about artificial intelligence guidance for Arizona K-12 schools and school systems. We offer guidance on the responsible implementation of Gen AI and more.

AZ AI Alliance

The AZ AI Alliance is a collective of education organizations who are committed to the responsible, ethical, and effective implementation of AI in Arizona’s K-12 schools.

Getting involved

To learn more about the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy or to get involved, please contact Chad.Gestson@nau.edu.