Author: Wynter
EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA NAMES SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE ALIGNMENT
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Education Forward Arizona today announced that Ricardo Lopez Valencia, a respected executive, strategist and civic leader with more than 30 years of experience across education, workforce development, business and community leadership, has joined the organization as Senior Vice President of Education and Workforce Alignment...
Celebrating Our Scholars: Class of 2026
Education Forward Arizona is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and the 120 students who earned degrees with support from our scholarship and postsecondary success programs. Their accomplishments represent persistence, talent, and the life-changing power of postsecondary education...
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Continue Guarantee Your Future with Freeport Program
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan are proud to continue the Guarantee Your Future with Freeport program, a unique career pathway initiative designed to connect Arizonans directly to high-demand, high-skill careers in the mining industry...
The Governor’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget – What you need to know
On Friday, January 16th, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs released her proposed FY 2027 budget. The Governor’s priorities align with Arizona voters’ values and Education Forward Arizona’s advocacy agenda, including ESA accountability, Proposition 123 renewal, K-12 investments and postsecondary education funding...
Education Forward Arizona 2026–27 Scholarships Support Arizona’s Future Workforce
Awards help students access education and training beyond high school; application deadlines vary Education Forward Arizona is opening applications for its 2026–27 scholarship programs, designed to strengthen Arizona’s workforce by helping students complete education and training beyond high school...
Arizona Literacy Plan 2030: Building Strong Readers and a Stronger Arizona
Literacy is the foundation of student achievement. When children read with fluency and comprehension, they can fully engage across subjects, including math, science, and social studies. Research consistently shows that students who do not reach reading proficiency by the end of third grade face significant barriers later in life...
Investing in Arizona’s Future: What the FY2026 State Budget Means for Education
Education Forward Arizona’s mission is to advocate for and act on education improvements that advance the quality of life for all Arizonans. A thriving education ecosystem is a cornerstone of a successful state economy, healthy communities and an individual’s ability to support themselves and their families...
Honoring Arizona’s Class of 2025: More Graduates, More Opportunity for All
Graduation season is here and across Arizona, thousands of high school and college students are walking the stage and stepping into their future. At Education Forward Arizona, we are proud to celebrate the Class of 2025, including our scholarship recipients and student ambassadors as they celebrate this milestone...
Education Forward Arizona Announces 2025 Luminary Award Honoree
Paul J. Luna to be recognized for decades of leadership in expanding educational opportunity Education Forward Arizona will honor Paul J. Luna, President and CEO of Helios Education Foundation, with the 2025 Luminary Award at this year’s “An InspirED Evening” celebration on Wednesday, Oct...
Growing Arizona’s College-Going Pipeline Through CKG Student Ambassadors
The College Knowing & Going (CKG) program, an initiative of Helios Education Foundation, is helping build a stronger college-going culture in high schools across Arizona. Led by Education Forward Arizona, the College Readiness Team Project takes a comprehensive, data-driven, and student-centered approach to preparing more students for postsecondary success...