Author: Becki Stephens
AdviseAZ: Near-peer advisers help high school students pursue education after high school
Filling out college applications or even the FAFSA form for financial aid can be a daunting experience for high school students, especially first-generation students. However, some help and encouragement from a peer can make it easier – and that is exactly what our AdviseAZ AmeriCorps Program provides! Education Forward Arizona offers a few different programs […]
Next Stop, College: A First-Gen Student Shares Tips for Students Entering Their First Semester
Do you know any students entering college this fall? There is a lot to prepare for, from housing to financial aid. Education Forward Arizona Intern Daniel Hernandez shares his tips as a first-generation student to help those starting their first semester of college...
Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona
Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona, a new report produced by Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona, details the benefits of postsecondary attainment for Arizona’s economy. The economic benefits of postsecondary education—for individuals, communities, and Arizona—are undeniable...
Education Forward Arizona Seeks 150 Students for Native American Scholarship Program
Applications for the Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship and the Navajo Code Talkers Scholarship are now open through June 1, 2023. The scholarships, administered by Education Forward Arizona, are made possible through a $9 million investment by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation to increase access to higher education for Native American students, with a goal to help 300 Native American […]
Education Explainer: Dual Enrollment
Research has documented that dual enrollment courses for high school students prepare students for success at a community college, university or vocational program. Dual enrollment is a key strategy in helping Arizona reach its Achieve60AZ goal of getting 60% of adults in the state to obtain postsecondary education attainment by 2030...
Welcoming New Leadership to the Arizona College Access Network
Education Forward Arizona is excited to announce the additions of Dr. Jennifer Murphy as Senior Director of Attainment and AzCAN, and Teena Olszewski, as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, to our team! Jennifer will be focused on growing the Arizona College Access Network (AzCAN) membership and advocacy for access, success, and attainment, as […]
Getting your child ready for kindergarten
By: First Things First Families with children entering kindergarten next school year should already be thinking about getting their child ready for their first day of school. In fact, many schools hold their kindergarten registration events beginning early in the year...
How to celebrate Black History all year
While we recognize Black History in February, Black history exceeds the 28 days (or 29 days in a leap year) dedicated to acknowledging the contributions of Black people. Black history is American history and without it, we will never learn the full story...
Arizona’s Black History: Celebrating Education Leaders and Milestones
In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate the Black leaders and milestones that have had an impact on education in Arizona. Learn more about some of the events, Black educators and leaders that shaped our state. 1926 – Carver High School Opens The Phoenix Union Colored High School, later renamed George Washington Carver High School, was […]
What’s in the Governor’s Proposed FY24 Budget?
Governor Hobbs included a number of investments for K-12 and higher education in her proposed budget for the next fiscal year (FY24). We’re thrilled about the proposed investments in the Governor’s budget to expand the Arizona Promise Program and to create a new scholarship for Dreamers...