Category: Advocacy Blogs
Investing in Arizona’s Future: November 4 School District Measures Matter for Attainment
On November 4, Arizona voters will decide a slate of important bond and override questions that fund their local public schools—and, in one case, a community college. These local funding measures are not just about buildings or budgets; they directly support our students and their families, which in turn supports our state’s education and workforce future...
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, Education Forward Arizona’s most recent survey of Arizona voters finds exactly that: unwavering and, in some cases, growing support for increasing education attainment after high […]
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 investments in this cornerstone student assistance program that thousands of Arizona students rely on...
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 the steepest consequences. A series of executive orders and proposals from the administration could undermine critical federal education programs, disrupting the systems that students and […]
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...
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 of bills will be monitored closely by our team. As an education advocate, you are able to track each bill’s progress and join us in […]
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...
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 a significant increase in immigration enforcement activities, and unlike similar measures in other states, it would permit enforcement of the law in many places of […]
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 educational attainment is the North Star that guides Education Forward Arizona’s work...
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 students who are learning in Arizona classrooms every day...