Author: Wynter
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...
Education Forward Arizona Celebrates 1,000 Graduates and 20 Years of Impact
Education Forward Arizona is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking two decades of impact and honoring the achievements of more than 1,000 graduates. Since its inception, Education Forward Arizona has awarded more than $27 million in scholarships, helping students from diverse backgrounds access higher education and achieve their academic and career goals...
Why Arizona High School Graduation Rates Matter
The Significance of High School Graduation and Its Economic Impact on Arizona Graduating from high school is more than just celebrating four years of learning, making new friends, and trying new experiences. It is a celebration of the skills it takes to graduate high school successfully, namely critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, all of […]
Education Forward Arizona Launches New Guide To Your Future Website
Education Forward Arizona has launched “Guide To Your Future,” a new website aimed at students in Arizona who would benefit from guidance as they prepare for life after high school. The content-rich site is open to all Arizona students and their families at no cost...
Education Forward Arizona Announces Scholarship Opportunities to Support Postsecondary Access for Arizona Students
Education Forward Arizona is offering multiple scholarship opportunities designed to empower Arizona students on their pursuit of postsecondary education. These scholarships, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the state’s student population, aim to reduce financial barriers and help students achieve their academic and career goals...
2025 State of the State: Addressing Gov. Hobbs’ Education Agenda
On Monday, January 13, Gov. Hobbs presented her third State of the State address, outlining her vision for Arizona and her legislative priorities for 2025. Gov. Hobbs stated that “public education is the key to opportunity” and “success means outstanding teachers in every classroom...
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Launch Year Two of Groundbreaking Career Pathway Initiative
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan are proud to announce the continuation of the successful Guarantee Your Future with Freeport program, now entering its second year. This initiative is designed to engage ambitious individuals through an innovative scholarship and job placement program...