Category: Advocacy Blogs

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New Education Poll: What Arizonans Believe About Postsecondary Attainment, Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, and the Path Forward

In times of heightened polarization and significant political turmoil it is rare for public sentiment to remain stable, let alone grow stronger, on any major public policy issue. And yet, […]


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EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA APPLAUDS SENATE REVISIONS TO THE PELL PROGRAM, URGES HOUSE MEMBER SUPPORT

Recently, Education Forward Arizona joined more than 170 organizations across the nation in urging Congress to reject cuts to Pell Grants, need-based federal aid for college tuition, and instead increase […]


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Federal Disruptions Threaten Arizona’s Education Progress and Economic Future

In a moment where stability is needed more than ever, federal policy changes are creating instability and confusion across the education landscape—and Arizona students and families could face some of […]


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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 […]


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This Week’s Legislative Updates

Monday, Feb. 10, marked the last day for bills to be introduced for the 2025 Legislative session in Arizona.  In line with Education Forward Arizona’s advocacy priorities the following list […]


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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 […]


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HCR 2060 and Chronic Absenteeism

Last week, Arizona lawmakers advanced HCR 2060, a strike everything amendment related to border security that would be on Arizona voters’ ballots in November of 2024. The measure would allow […]


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2024 State of the State: Addressing Hobbs’s Education Agenda

On Monday, January 8, Governor Katie Hobbs presented  her second State of the State address, laying out her vision for Arizona and her legislative priorities for the year ahead. Increasing […]


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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 […]


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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 […]