☀️EP. 5 · Diana Diaz-Harrison: Founder & CEO, Arizona Autism Charter Schools | Edreform in 10

Revolutionizing Autism Education

Dash Media

Michael Moe

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Jeanne Allen

Apr 28, 2025

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What began as a mother’s mission became a unique, now five-campus model institution reimagining how we serve students with autism. From the school’s Yass Prize win to its Title I Distinguished School status, Diana Diaz-Harrison’s work and Arizona Autism Charter Schools prove innovation works — and now, that impact is going national. Listen on for more! -

Jeanne Allen

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In this inspiring episode, we hear from Diana Diaz-Harrison, founder of Arizona Autism Charter Schools, who was recently named Deputy Assistant Secretary for Special Education & Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education, a post that will put her in charge of guiding policy for the more than 7 million students with special needs in the nation. Diaz-Harrison reflects on the recent visit from the Secretary of Education and her journey to creating groundbreaking educational opportunities for children with autism. Tune in to learn about her impact, and how schools and businesses can help support individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Jeanne Allen

Relentless advocate for education excellence for students, autonomy for educators, freedom for parents and a welcome mat for entrepreneurs who want to do support, improve and solve education's most pernicious challenges!