Weekly Call to Action

Arizona Women of Action is proud to join Defending Education and many other parent groups to call on our state legislators to conduct an audit of our education laws and policies following repeated failures to vet, monitor and hold school leaders accountable.  

District Superintendents are appointed by the Governing Board and hold a lot of power for hiring and purchasing decisions for schools, and we want to ensure they are held accountable. Send an email to Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen, asking them to conduct an audit of Arizona’s education laws and policies to ensure transparency and accountability.  

Sample Message: Dear Speaker Montenegro and Senate President Petersen, As an Arizona resident, I am deeply concerned about gaps in vetting school personnel, superintendent accountability, and compliance with federal civil-rights laws.  

After reviewing this letter and national press release, I respectfully ask you to support a full audit of Arizona’s education laws and policies to ensure transparency, student safety, and accountability in our schools. Families deserve confidence that school leaders are properly vetted, laws are being followed, and failures are reported—not hidden. 

Thank you for your service and for prioritizing Arizona’s children and families. 

Government assistance shouldn’t lead to dependence like a drug. It’s supposed to be temporary. Some people legitimately need government welfare programs (like SNAP) for a time, but thousands are sadly being used by politicians’ power interests. As President Ronald Reagan said, “We should measure welfare’s success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many are added.” What the government gives, it can also take away. 

So, this is a great time to do what ‘We the People’ are supposed to do—stop waiting for government and take care of our families and neighbors! That’s our job. Those of us in the faith community are especially charged with loving our neighbors and caring for their needs. 

What YOU can do:  Help a local food bank, like St. Mary’s Food Bank or The Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Find out what they need in items, money, or volunteering. Grab a friend or family member and do one thing to help this week. 

Stand against political manipulation. Join the Sign Wave event – Outside of Senator Ruben Gallego’s Office on Wednesday, Nov. 5th at 4PM | 3333 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ  

Today every state and many counties and cities are holding elections. What happens in each state affects all of us in our American culture. Depending on the policies, propositions, and politicians, voters will shift culture either positively or negatively. Culture drives politics, but politics ALSO drives culture through the effects of leaders and laws.  

In addition to voting (if you haven’t yet), please set aside time today for prayer. To borrow from our friends at Presidential Prayer Team:  Pray for: - Voters — that they would be informed, discerning, and guided by truth. - Poll workers — for strength, protection, and clarity as they serve. - Ballot counters and election officials — for accuracy, integrity, and peace in their work.