Make A Difference
Why Connect to a School?
The reality in Arizona, and across the Nation, is that a disproportionate number of children do not have access to resources they need. Oftentimes, a child’s only resource is their school, where they connect to education, structure, food/nutrition, clothing, transportation, belonging and adult/mentor support. Connect to a school to make a difference!
What is at risk for our 1.1 million, K-12 students?





Target Your Resources
Strategically target key needs at a school to leverage your resources for greater impact

Support Children
Know that you are directly impacting a local school to increase opportunities for children

Build Connections
Connect with other leaders who care and are working for positive change in your community

Maximize Your Impact
Your support is maximized year over year as multiple grades and generations attend and graduate

Target YOUR Support!
Because there is a school in EVERY neighborhood, targeted school support can impact outcomes for children in every neighborhood of Arizona. School Connect rallies community stakeholders around local schools from business, nonprofit, faith-based, and community/civic groups to leverage the assets of the community. By working together, we can change the future of Arizona!
- Increased Academic Achievement
- More Digital Equity
- Support for Homeless Students
- Parent Engagement
- Student Leadership & Mentoring
- Equity and Inclusion Awareness
- Teacher Retention & Support
- Arts Education & STEM Opportunities
- Wraparound Services for Families
- Mental Health Support for Children
- Reduced Childhood Trauma
- Increased Food Security
- Increased Academic Achievement
- More Digital Equity
- Support for Homeless Students
- Parent Engagement
- Student Leadership & Mentoring
- Equity and Inclusion Awareness
- Teacher Retention & Support
- Arts Education & STEM Opportunities
- Wraparound Services for Families
- Mental Health Support for Children
- Reduced Childhood Trauma
- Increased Food Security
Join a program, event, or campaign to impact the things you care about!

Connect at a CAFÉ
Connect with school leadership to learn how you can make a difference! Join A CAFE!

Become a Champion
School Connect connects, trains, and coaches leaders like YOU to become school champions for the children in your community!

Love Our Schools
Join a project for Love Our Schools Day to strategically impact the greatest goals of the school!

Parent Connect
Connect with other parents! Hear from experts on topics that you are living every single day!

Sponsor a School
Sponsor a school to make a direct impact where it is needed most!

School Connect Awards
Help us honor champions of education both inside and outside the classroom!

Love Our Teachers
Teacher Retention has a major impact on student outcomes. Let’s show teachers some love!

Support a Project
Help fund a needed school project planned by the school and community!

School Connect Summit
Network with top leaders across the state to form strategic partnerships that change outcomes for kids!

Training & Coaching
Find training and coaching to help you reach your goals in ways that fit for your community!

Love Our Teachers
Teacher Retention has a major impact on student outcomes. Let’s show teachers some love!

Training & Coaching
Find training and coaching to help you reach your goals in ways that fit for your community!
High School Students Pay It Forward
High School Students come from all over the country and bring supplies to pack over 6,000 backpacks with school supplies for K-8 students in AZ through a partnership with School Connect. Together, they write cards of encouragement for the kids who will receive these backpacks filled with supplies and share their lessons on leadership!
Why McCarthy Building Companies Partners with School Connect
Bryan Kuster from McCarthy shares about the impact they are able to make for the education community through their partnership with School Connect. Watch to find out what they are doing and why they sponsor School Connect CAFEs.
Join Our Village
Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.
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News & Events

Champions of Education Awards 2025
The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help us to build a brighter future for Arizona youth. Every year School Connect presents awards in 15 categories, including individuals ranging from kindergarten all the way to CEO! Join us to honor their legacy!
Want to make a difference? You might be just one connection away...
Just ask these 21 incredible girls! When Brooke Mandelbaum, a high schooler with a big heart, dreamed of giving back and helping girls feel beautiful, all she needed was a pathway.
That’s where School Connect came in—connecting Brooke with counselor Adriana Toles at Alhambra High School.
Together, they made prom dreams come true for 21 young women from Alhambra and Cesar Chavez High Schools who had a chance to pick out their own dresses, received perfume and tickets, and created memories they’ll never forget.
This is the power of connection—reminding every student that they matter, inside and out.
Here’s to sparking more joy, one connection at a time!
#SchoolConnect #PromDreams #PowerOfConnection #EveryChildMatters

You`re invited to join us at the Classroom to Career Workshop on September 10th!
As Dr. Carol Lippert shared, during this interactive event, educators and industry leaders will come together to connect, explore ways to enhance learning, and develop effective workplace pipelines.
Will we see you there?!
👉 Grab your spot here: https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career
Thank you to our partners: Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Victory Schools AZ, and Fiesta Sports Foundation for making this event possible!
#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education

The most exciting opportunities for students rarely happen by accident...
They happen when the right people come together—each bringing something special to the table—to create something bigger than any one of us could achieve alone.
That’s exactly what’s happening with the Classroom to Career Workshop!
As we count down to September 10th, meet the incredible partners who are making this event possible.
More than sponsors, Grand Canyon University, Arizona Business & Education Coalition, and Fiesta Sports Foundation, are kindred spirits in believing in what`s possible when we come together to support schools and students.
Grab your ticket to join us on September 10th, and let`s connect and collaborate! https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career/

What happens when students, educators, and local businesses come together with a shared vision?
Thanks to support from the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the dedicated efforts of local engineering and construction companies working alongside the class of 2025, the Cactus High School atrium has been completely revitalized...
Beyond the construction, students had the chance to learn firsthand about careers in engineering and construction while hearing stories and advice from the experts. Several volunteers even offered to continue mentoring students and opening doors to future opportunities!
It`s these connections that we get excited about most!
The new atrium features a pond, paths, native plants, and enclosures for a desert tortoise and rabbits. It will serve as both an outdoor classroom—supporting lessons in biology, ecosystems, and the environment—and a peaceful spot where students can unwind and recharge.
Last month, we gathered to celebrate the completion of the atrium with a Grand Opening ceremony. School and district leaders, community partners, and the Class of 2025 came together to recognize everyone who contributed. A logo collage now stands in the atrium as a lasting reminder of what can be accomplished through partnership!
If you have ideas for future partnerships or dream projects, our team would love to hear from you. Send us a DM or leave a comment below!

When it comes to helping students thrive and find a fulfilling career, the most important question isn’t always “How can I do this?”
Instead, try asking...
“Who can help make it happen?”
Your dreams deserve partners who are on your side!
Ready to find your "who"?!
In partnership with the Arizona Business & Education Coalition, Grand Canyon University, and the Fiesta Sports Foundation, we invite you to join us on September 10th for the Classroom to Career Workshop!
Learn more and get tickets at https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career/
#ClassroomtoCareer #STEM #Arizona #Education #WorkplaceDevelopment
