Author: Laura Ory
An Arizona Teacher’s Perspective: Meet Lindsey Peterson
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Education Forward Arizona is sharing the perspectives of some of Arizona’s incredible educators. Meet Lindsey Peterson, a 2022 Arizona Educational Foundation Teacher of the Year finalist, a Washington Elementary Governing Board member, and an Apollo High School teacher in Glendale with 19 years of experience...
Teaching Students to Question: Meet Flagstaff’s Jillian Hernandez
Jillian Hernandez teaches at Puente de Hózhó Elementary School in the Flagstaff Unified School District. She has taught for 16 years and is an Arizona Educational Foundation 2021 Ambassador for Excellence/Teacher of the Year finalist. Jillian Hernandez didn’t know growing up she wanted to be a teacher, but she credits two influences from her high […]
Inspiring AZ Teachers: Meet Ashley Crose
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re shining a spotlight on some of Arizona’s amazing teachers! Meet Mr. Ashley Crose, a semi-finalist for the 2022 AEF AZ Teacher of the Year, and the Social Studies Department Lead and Teacher Instructional Leader for Saguaro High School in Scottsdale...
5 Ways to Thank Arizona Teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and the perfect time to show Arizona teachers our support! The teachers in our communities continue to show up with a heart to serve and a willingness to meet each child’s unique needs. They’re doing incredible work to educate Arizona students, from pre-K to high school and beyond...
Baby, let’s talk! Serve and return
By: First Things First Even though they can’t use words yet, having little back-and-forth conversations with your baby is the best way you can help them learn and develop language. Responding to your child with words, conversation and attention makes a big, positive impact on their learning and healthy development...
Student Success Story: Embracing Change Leads to Success
Delcia Blancas Hernandez, best known as Lizette, is an Arizona State University student currently completing a major in communication with a certificate in international business. As a first-generation college student, Lizette has encountered many obstacles in her education journey but has embraced the unknown and change as an opportunity for growth and learning...
Taking Action for Arizona Students
This year, Education Forward Arizona has been busy advocating support for priorities that advance education attainment, from Pre-K through postsecondary. School Funding Takes Center Stage In late February, we were part of a successful effort to give K-12 schools the ability to exceed the Aggregate Expenditure Limit for this school year, which averted a $1...
What’s Important to Include in a School Funding Proposal & the Impact of SB1269
The legislature is considering proposals that would change the school funding formula and add new funding to schools if a grand bargain is made. As policymakers debate these proposals, we believe it is important to zoom out to look at the bigger picture of school funding needs in Arizona...
Donor Highlight: State Farm
Education Forward Arizona is proud to partner with State Farm, which celebrates a milestone anniversary this year. For 100 years, State Farm has supported safety, education, economic empowerment and community development programs across the country. Last October, State Farm announced a $20,000 grant to support Ask Benji, Education Forward Arizona’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot that […]
How Nogales is Maximizing College Knowing & Going
This year, Nogales High School is maximizing its resources, especially regarding the College Knowing & Going Ambassador Program. The College Knowing & Going (CKG) Ambassador Program, which is funded by the Helios Education Foundation and operated by Education Forward Arizona, mobilizes influential students to inspire their peers to pursue higher education and help with the […]