Karla Phillips-Krivickas

Co-Founder & Director of Strategic Partnerships at Champions for Kids. Supporting Students with Disabilities. Ensuring Access. Improving Outcomes.

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

The irony is striking. The Science of Reading has never been better understood, yet implementation has rarely been more fragmented.

[The 74 @The74]

Despite recent interest and training in the Science of Reading, support for students with dyslexia often comes in an incoherent mix of tutoring, private evaluations, enrichment programs and outside intervention – or the “Dyslexia Industrial Complex” https://t.co/YUzBwrRoB0

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

“God has designed the student uniquely, and we want to be curious about the learner, not the label. This is beneficial for that particular learner but also helps kids see the fullness of God’s kingdom and what it means to see each other well.”
Amen
https://t.co/Fgy9hWXLcS

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Phillips-Krivickas says the recognition isn't really about her, it's validation for the families and advocates who make up the coalition, and momentum to reach the parts of the state that haven't been served yet.

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[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

The U.S. GAO issued a report this month regarding the increase of students with disabilities educated in general education classrooms. This is a good thing for students.
Read the Champions for Kids report on the same topic for AZ specific information.
https://t.co/fBMdBKnSo9

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

There were a lot of Champions for Kids helping these parents but a special shout out to Diana Newmark at the University of Arizona College of Law Education Advocacy Clinic! See less
https://t.co/M2QK0EPc6v

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

The study found that 43 to 47 percent of high school students with autism go on to college, a significant shift from past decades, when postsecondary education was often viewed as an unlikely path for these graduates.
https://t.co/VfrFkiDR44

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

@RobbieSherwood That was a great speech

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Scores in both math and reading are still far below where they were over a decade ago. The U.S. has been in a learning recession since at least around 2013 and that’s especially true in reading. https://t.co/Q8C6z7GwOH

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Two years ago I took a leap of faith to focus all my efforts on advocating for students with disabilities. Honored and blessed by this award - looking forward to joining an amazing network of Champions!

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

Honored and blessed to win this award and join the ranks of other amazing leaders!

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

What an honor to be recognized by such an amazing organization and amongst such fantastic finalists.

[EducatingAllLearners.org @educateall_org]

Meet one of our 2026 New Champion finalist: Karla Phillips-Krivickas! As a co-founder of Champions for Kids, she uses her 20+ years of policy experience to push for better educational practices. Learn more about our finalists: https://t.co/3fAsjiTq9b

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Advocates worry universal open enrollment will exclude students with disabilities.
This has been the AZ experience.
https://t.co/WSRNLEo8iU via @keene_sentinel

[Champions For Kids - AZ @AZ_Champions]

When you're allowed to dream big . . .

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

A push for sensible, evidence-based, back-to-basics reading instruction is full of real promise. The question is whether those who are eager to hop upon this shiny, widely celebrated bandwagon are looking for a joyride or are willing to do the work. https://t.co/BQk8ZespsY

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Fantastical article @ErikGTwist. Despite 25 years in ed policy I can't even get the attention of my school board. They are shuttering a district program that serves students with disabilities and I can't even get a meeting.

[AZ Free News @AZFreeNews]

OPINION: Arizona’s district‑school system is facing structural failure: enrollment down, unused facilities rising, financial mismanagement investigations mounting, teacher vacancies surging past 1,000, and statewide proficiency stuck near one‑third. Families are rapidly choosing alternatives.
https://t.co/xZnLSuAD9T

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

I think you meant to post this.

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

@bendegrow @The74 @MackinacCenter @MICharters @miedchoice @charteralliance @ExcelinEd @AdamMeyersieck @TraciLambert14 Thanks. Sounds like more inclusive practices may have played a role.
"While students with disabilities spent more time in gen-ed classrooms and received less intensive services than their peers in traditional public schools, their test scores increased."

[Curt Cignetti @CCignettiIU]

😀
#GOIU #IUFB

[SportsCenter @SportsCenter]

FERNANDO MENDOZA DELIVERS 🌹

The Heisman winner throws three touchdowns in Indiana's 38-3 victory over Alabama 🔥

[Karla Phillips-Krivickas @AZKarla]

Even an eye doctor appointment with your kid is a reminder of how important reading is! @ReadOnArizona