Author: Isabel Esquivel
SB1798 – Strengthening FAFSA Support in Arizona High Schools
On Tuesday, March 24, the Arizona House Education Committee will hear SB1798, which could improve postsecondary enrollment rates for high school graduates. If passed, the bill would encourage every Arizona public high school to designate a trained FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) lead and implement a comprehensive, schoolwide FAFSA awareness and completion support […]
EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OFFICERS
Education Forward Arizona announced new leadership roles for its board of directors, reflecting the continued commitment and experience of long-serving board members who help guide the organization’s work advancing education and workforce opportunity across Arizona...
Voter-Backed Priorities for Arizona’s Education and Workforce Future
At the start of the 2026 legislative session, Education Forward Arizona called Arizona legislators to action by sending the letter below to every member of the Arizona Legislature. The purpose was to clearly and publicly define our priorities for the 2026 session...
Education Forward Arizona Responds to Governor Hobbs’ Education Priorities and Urges Further Investment in Education and Workforce
Response to Governor Hobb’s State of the State On Monday, Governor Katie Hobbs delivered the 2026 State of the State address, outlining her vision for Arizona’s future, one that recognizes the important role that education and workforce training play in expanding opportunity and ensuring our state’s economy remains competitive...
A Holiday Wish List for Arizona’s Future
What Voters Want from Education Policymakers This holiday season, Arizona voters are making it clear what they’d like to see under the tree or, more accurately, under the dome at the State Capitol. As lawmakers prepare to return for a new legislative session, Arizonans are calling for bold action to strengthen education and workforce development...
Education Forward Arizona released “The Future of Attainment in Arizona”
Nov. 12, 2025 – Education Forward Arizona released “The Future of Attainment in Arizona,” a new statewide report underscoring the importance of education and training beyond high school to the state’s long-term economic growth, workforce readiness, and quality of life...
Investing in Arizona’s Future: November 4 School District Measures Matter for Attainment
On November 4, Arizona voters will decide a slate of important bond and override questions that fund their local public schools—and, in one case, a community college. These local funding measures are not just about buildings or budgets; they directly support our students and their families, which in turn supports our state’s education and workforce future...
Federal Layoffs Threaten Special Education and Arizona’s Future
The U.S. Department of Education laid off nearly all staff of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—a move that could devastate support for Arizona students with disabilities and their families. Without these staff, the federal government’s ability to enforce special education laws, process funding, and provide support will be severely weakened...
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Students Who Inspire Arizona’s Future
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a moment to celebrate the rich culture, leadership, and achievements that have helped shape Arizona. It also reminds us how deeply Arizona’s success is tied to the strength and contributions of Arizona’s Hispanic community...
New Education Poll: What Arizonans Believe About Postsecondary Attainment, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, and the Path Forward
In times of heightened polarization and significant political turmoil it is rare for public sentiment to remain stable, let alone grow stronger, on any major public policy issue. And yet, Education Forward Arizona’s most recent survey of Arizona voters finds exactly that: unwavering and, in some cases, growing support for increasing education attainment after high […]