Author: Laura Ory
Use This High School Graduation To-Do List to Keep Supporting Students
By Caroline Doglio, Program Associate, National, College, Attainment Network As the school year comes to a close, seniors will be out of the door and moving onto their next step. […]
Education Forward Arizona Welcomes Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz
We are happy to announce that Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz has joined Education Forward Arizona as Senior Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Programs Officer. In this role, she will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Education Forward Arizona Joins Arizona Horizon on PBS to discuss Ed Voters Arizona Project
Just ahead of the Nov. 8 election, Rich Nickel, President and CEO of Education Forward Arizona, and Odalis Lopez, an ASU student and Education Forward Arizona scholar, had the opportunity […]