Author: Isabel Esquivel
Understanding Arizona’s Proposition 123: Past, Present, and Future
Understanding Arizona’s Proposition 123: Past, Present, and Future Arizona’s Proposition 123 has played a substantial role in funding K-12 education since its passage in 2016. As the measure nears its expiration in June 2025, discussions about its renewal and potential reforms are at the forefront of state politics...
Education Forward Arizona Hosts Annual Etiquette Dinner to Support Student Professional Development
Education Forward Arizona recently hosted its second annual Etiquette Dinner at Metro Tech High School. This special event provided more than 30 scholarship recipients with a valuable opportunity for professional development, networking, and hands-on etiquette training...
The Stakes Are High: Why Head Start Matters Now More Than Ever in Arizona
Why Now: Protecting a Critical Resource for Arizona Families As Arizona families continue to face economic pressures and access to early childhood programs remains uneven, especially in rural communities, Head Start has never been more essential. At the same time, recent federal staffing cuts threaten the very support systems that help these programs succeed...
Education Forward Arizona Calls on Federal Leaders to Demand Clarity on Department of Education Plans, Protect Arizona Students
Phoenix — Dismantling the Department of Education (DoE), despite its shortcomings, does nothing to support students. Increasing positive outcomes for students must always be our first priority – it’s what creates a better future for all of us...
Arizona Education Progress Meter 2025 Updates
Education Forward Arizona, in partnership with Center for the Future of Arizona, recently released its annual update for the Arizona Education Progress Meter. This nonpartisan data tool is used as a guide to show the growth needed to reach our state’s Achieve60AZ goal based on eight key indicators spanning early childhood, K-12, and postsecondary education...
2025 State of the State: Addressing Gov. Hobbs’ Education Agenda
On Monday, January 13, Gov. Hobbs presented her third State of the State address, outlining her vision for Arizona and her legislative priorities for 2025. Gov. Hobbs stated that “public education is the key to opportunity” and “success means outstanding teachers in every classroom...
TSMC Announces $100 Billion Investment: Why Preparing Arizona’s Skilled Workforce Is Critical
Arizona has just secured a historic victory with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC’s) massive $100 billion investment in the Phoenix area. This investment, which adds to the company’s $65 billion commitment, will fund the construction of three semiconductor fabrication plants, advanced packaging facilities, and a research and development center...
This Week’s Legislative Updates
Monday, Feb. 10, marked the last day for bills to be introduced for the 2025 Legislative session in Arizona. In line with Education Forward Arizona’s advocacy priorities the following list of bills will be monitored closely by our team. As an education advocate, you are able to track each bill’s progress and join us in […]
Gov. Hobbs’ Proposed FY2026 Executive Education Budget: What You Need To Know
Gov. Hobbs released her proposed FY26 Budget on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The Governor’s budget seeks to address the education funding shortfalls in the FY25 budget, by aiming to boost K-12 education, restore some higher education funding, support affordable childcare, and establish income caps for Universal Empowerment Scholarship Accounts...