Author: Laura Ory
Candidates for Governor and Superintendent Interviewed by Students
On Tuesday, Arizonans will vote on the leaders of the state in the races for Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction. Among the most important stakeholders in education are the […]
Education Explainer: Arizona’s Teacher Shortage
Arizona’s teachers are the foundation of our education system. Our teachers are the most important factor in our schools that influence student achievement. But for the last seven years, Arizona […]
EdVotersArizona.org launches as nonpartisan resource for voters to hear from candidates for Governor and State Superintendent
On the eve of ballots being mailed to Arizona voters, Education Forward Arizona launched EdVotersArizona.org, a website where the candidates running for Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction were interviewed […]
A Letter to Arizona Candidates
We’re calling on the candidates running for Governor and Superintendent of Public Instruction to prioritize education by offering solutions to the education issues that matter most to us, our students, and our state. […]
2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up
After one of the longest legislative sessions on record, Arizona legislators wrapped up their session in June. While we were pleased with many of the investments made in the budget […]
Why Arizonans Should Vote Yes on Prop 308
We believe that every student in Arizona should have the opportunity to pursue education or training after high school. If passed, Proposition 308 will help nearly 2,000 Dreamers each year […]
Op-Ed: Voters Want Candidates to Focus on Key Education Issues
By Rich Nickel, President and CEO of Education Forward Arizona Excerpted from the Arizona Capitol Times In a state where significant challenges plague the education system — and legitimate solutions […]
Arizona Budget and ESA Expansion Fall Short for Arizona Students
By Rich Nickel, president and CEO, Education Forward Arizona Last week, the Arizona legislature reached a compromise to pass a budget, which included much-needed investments in K-12 education and important […]
Taking Inspiration from Science: Meet Jennifer Cheeseman
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Education Forward Arizona wanted to ask some of Arizona’s teachers what inspires their work. Meet Jennifer Cheesman, a science teacher at Zuni Hills Elementary […]
A Contagious Passion for Learning: Meet Edgar Ochoa
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week this month, Education Forward Arizona is passing the mic to some of our state’s inspiring educators! Meet Edgar Ochoa, a junior high social studies […]