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About the Youth and Education Office

The mission of the office is to create and promote strategies that work toward educational excellence for Phoenix youth, from cradle to career, by:

Increasing resources and partnerships to promote student achievement through innovative programs such as Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) that link Phoenix with 21st-century global workforce initiatives.
Strengthening communication among children, parents, and educational stakeholders prepares youth for education, careers, and life.
Ensuring every third-grader in our city will read proficiently through collaboration, resources, programs and policy.
Celebrating educational achievement among all youth to help them reach their fullest potential.

Read On Phoenix Initiative

Help us make sure every child will have the skills needed to read proficiently by the end of third grade.
My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Initiative

Join My Brother's Keeper in Phoenix to empower young men of color through education and community support.
Experience Corps Phoenix Tutoring Program

Join AARP Foundation Experience Corps to boost health literacy and make a difference in your community through impactful volunteer opportunities.
Great Start Program

The Great Start Program empowers families and students with essential resources for educational success in Phoenix.
Phoenix Families First Resource Centers

Discover support and resources for Phoenix families at Families First Resource Centers, enhancing education and well-being for students and parents.
Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader Awards

Discover the inspiring achievements of the Outstanding Phoenix Youth Leader of the Year, celebrating exceptional leadership and community impact.
Partner with a Principal Program/Luncheon

Join the "Principal for a Day" program to collaborate with school leaders and make a positive impact in education.
Educator Appreciation Week

Educator Appreciation Week is being celebrated during the week of May 5-9, 2025.