“The ‘Beat the Odds‘ study is phenomenal. Finally, a study that makes sense and affirms what we intuitively know about what works.”
—Andrea Stouder, Regional Executive Director of Teach For America/Phoenix

“I would recommend Beat the Odds to all educators … It is a framework that’s simple, but each component has depth and can bring results.”
—Charlotte Boyle, Superintendent of Creighton School District (Phoenix)

  “Beat the Odds has made our students higher achievers … I think it’s very, very good for education. If people can take the knowledge and implement it, it can be very purposeful and powerful.”
—Anthony Perkins, Principal of Magnet Traditional School* (Phoenix)

“Because of Beat the Odds, our students are becoming more responsible and accountable for their learning. They’re becoming part of the process.”
—Sean Hannafin, Principal of Larry C. Kennedy Elementary School* (Phoenix)

“Our students are performing much, much better and are better citizens.”
—Frank Reed, Assistant Superintendent
   Somerton Elementary School District (Yuma County)
   (Former Principal of Orange Grove Elementary School,* Somerton)

“Beat the Odds has made my job much more satisfying. It has provided me with the enthusiasm to continue to strive to improve.”
—Robert Miranda, Principal of Lauffer Middle School (Tucson)
   (Former Principal of Sierra Middle School,* Tucson)

*One of the 12 Arizona schools with consistently high or steadily rising eighth grade math and/or third grade reading scores identified in the 2006 research study “Why Some Schools with Latino Children Beat the Odds … and Others Don’t.”

WHAT BUSINESS LEADERS ARE SAYING ABOUT BEAT THE ODDS

“Great cities and great states require more than just great companies. They require great schools, great social service providers, great arts groups. Through the use of the ‘Beat the Odds’ research, the Center for the Future of Arizona and its partners are taking a very significant step toward building the great schools we need for a vibrant and successful future.”
—Jim Collins, author of the bestselling book “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t”

“Dr. Coor's vision and courage in mining the benefits of diversity are refreshing. By implementing the findings of the groundbreaking ‘Beat the Odds’ report, the center is taking head on one of the Morrison Institute's ‘Five Shoes Waiting to Drop on Arizona's Future’ — the Latino education dilemma.

“Dr. Coor has often described the Center for the Future of Arizona as a ‘do’ — and not just a ‘think’ — tank. The center's Beat the Odds initiative is proof, as through it Dr. Coor and his colleagues at the center are doing something about one of the most critical issues facing Arizona today.”
—José Cárdenas, Arizona Business and Community Leader
    Partner and Chairman of Lewis and Roca LLP (Phoenix)