Author: Becki Stephens
Education Forward Arizona In the News
At Education Forward Arizona, we believe that education is the fundamental driver of a more robust workforce and economy and our best lever for improving the quality of life for all Arizonans—that’s why we are working to advocate for and raise awareness of important education issues across Arizona...
It takes a village: Helping students navigate the path to college
8 resources for improving college enrollment and graduation rates
How Nogales is Maximizing College Knowing & Going
This year, Nogales High School is maximizing its resources, especially regarding the College Knowing & Going Ambassador Program. The College Knowing & Going (CKG) Ambassador Program, which is funded by the Helios Education Foundation and operated by Education Forward Arizona, mobilizes influential students to inspire their peers to pursue higher education and help with the […]
Donor Highlight: State Farm
Education Forward Arizona is proud to partner with State Farm, which celebrates a milestone anniversary this year. For 100 years, State Farm has supported safety, education, economic empowerment and community development programs across the country. Last October, State Farm announced a $20,000 grant to support Ask Benji, Education Forward Arizona’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot that […]
Updated: 200+ Business & Community Leaders Ask Legislature to Address the Aggregate Expenditure Limit
More than 200 business and community leaders across the state asked the legislature to allow K-12 schools to exceed the Aggregate Expenditure Limit this school year. These leaders acknowledged that their success and the success of the economy depends on the strength of Arizona’s education system...
Aggregate Expenditure Limit Frequently Asked Questions
There are a lot of questions about the Aggregate Expenditure Limit, the spending cap that is jeopardizing $1.1B in existing funding for K-12 district public schools. If you’re looking to gain a basic understanding of what the AEL is, start with this blog...
What’s in the Governor’s Proposed FY23 State Budget for Education?
On January 14 Governor Doug Ducey released his $14.25B proposal for the fiscal year 2023 budget. Priorities in the budget included education, water and public safety, among other issues. The budget, which has been touted as the largest in the state’s history, increases the rainy day fund by $425M to $1...
2022 State of the State: Addressing Ducey’s Education Agenda
Today the Governor delivered his 8th and final State of the State address where he laid out his vision for Arizona for the year ahead. We heard the Governor discuss his priorities of water, economy, education, public and border safety. The Governor called the state of the state “strong” and focused the theme of his […]
Updated AZ Education Progress Meter Data Show P-20 Pandemic Impact
Recently updates to five of the eight indicators were made to the Arizona Education Progress Meter, the state’s widely accepted framework for P-20 education. The Pandemic’s Effects on P-20 Education The data show that the COVID pandemic has had significant effects on every part of the education continuum, from early education to K-12 and postsecondary […]
Education Forward Arizona’s 2022 Advocacy Priorities
Education Forward Arizona believes that there’s no better way to improve the lives of individuals and strengthen our economy than increasing educational attainment. When individuals earn a degree or credential, they improve their earning potential and are less likely to be unemployed...