Author: Wynter
New Poll Shows Arizonans Demand Action on Increasing Access, Affordability to Education and Training After High School
Education Forward Arizona, as part of its Everything to Gain campaign, unveiled a new poll in an ongoing study regarding the state of attainment of education and training after high school. The results show that Arizonans overwhelmingly support specific policy actions from leaders and lawmakers to increase support and resources to help Arizonans attain a degree […]
Education Forward Arizona Welcomes Two New Board Members
Teniqua Broughton and Jason Coochwytewa bring fresh perspective to the organization Education Forward Arizona is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished individuals to the organization’s board of directors. Teniqua Broughton and Jason Coochwytewa are eligible to serve up to three consecutive terms of three years each on the board...
Understanding Arizona’s Community Colleges and the Importance of Passing Prop 402 & 486
Arizona’s community colleges are vital to our state’s economy and educational system. They offer affordable, high-quality programs that range from vocational training to academic transfer pathways. These colleges provide opportunities for people to gain the skills they need for in-demand jobs, contributing to Arizona’s economic growth and individual upward mobility...
Education Explainer – Understanding the Ballot Measures That Affect Education in Arizona
Education Forward Arizona is committed to ensuring that public education remains a focal point across all levels in the state of Arizona. As a nonpartisan organization, we strive to be a trusted advocate for issues related to education leading to the Achieve60AZ goal...
Education Forward Arizona Announces Annual Benefit Event
Jeff Guldner of APS named Luminary Award honoree On Wednesday, Oct. 30, Education Forward Arizona will hold its annual “An InspirED Evening” fundraising event and education celebration at the J.W. Marriott Camelback Inn. This year’s event will bring together individuals and organizations from all over Arizona to celebrate collaboration and innovation in education, from early […]
New Poll Shows Arizonans Still Believe Education Beyond High School Is Important; Cost and Childcare Remain Key Barriers
Education Forward Arizona, as part of its Everything to Gain campaign, unveiled a second poll in an ongoing series for the state of Arizona. The results show that regardless of socioeconomic status, most Arizonans who never completed a degree or program outside of high school see the value of additional education or training...
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Launch New Workforce Development Initiative
Guarantee Your Future with Freeport Application Deadline is June 21 Education Forward Arizona has teamed up with Freeport-McMoRan to engage ambitious individuals through an innovative new scholarship and job placement initiative. The Guarantee Your Future with Freeport program will support 25 students and provide education, training, a paid summer internship, and job placement in one […]
FAFSA Completion Rates Down 33% Compared to Last Year
Education Forward Arizona and other Arizona groups offering assistance to boost completion rates and college applications Submissions for this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are down 33% over 2023 in Arizona, leaving millions of dollars of federal aid on the table...
Education Explainer: Arizona Voters Want More Opportunities for Education and Training After High School
Education Forward Arizona recently commissioned the bipartisan team of researchers from FM3 Research and HighGround Consulting to administer a survey to more than 600 randomly selected Arizona voters. The respondents were contacted via text messaging and telephones, and interviews were conducted online and by phone by live interviewers...
Education Forward Arizona Hosts Etiquette Dinner to Empower Scholarship Recipients for Success
Five course meal prepared and served by culinary students at the Metro Tech High School Banquet Hall Education Forward Arizona recently hosted an etiquette dinner at Metro Tech High School, providing more than 40 of its scholarship recipients with essential etiquette training and protocol...