Category: Education Explainer
GEAR UP, TRIO, and Head Start: Federal Education Programs Serving Arizona Students and Families
Proposed cuts from the federal government for fiscal year 2026 have drawn attention to three long-standing federal programs: GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs), TRIO, and […]
Understanding Arizona’s Proposition 123: Past, Present, and Future
Understanding Arizona’s Proposition 123: Past, Present, and Future Arizona’s Proposition 123 has played a substantial role in funding K-12 education since its passage in 2016. As the measure nears its […]
The Stakes Are High: Why Head Start Matters Now More Than Ever in Arizona
Why Now: Protecting a Critical Resource for Arizona Families As Arizona families continue to face economic pressures and access to early childhood programs remains uneven, especially in rural communities, Head […]
Arizona Education Progress Meter 2025 Updates
Education Forward Arizona, in partnership with Center for the Future of Arizona, recently released its annual update for the Arizona Education Progress Meter. This nonpartisan data tool is used as […]
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 […]
Gov. Hobbs’ Proposed FY2026 Executive Education Budget: What You Need To Know
Gov. Hobbs released her proposed FY26 Budget on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. The Governor’s budget seeks to address the education funding shortfalls in the FY25 budget, by aiming to boost […]
Understanding Arizona’s Community Colleges and the Importance of Passing Prop 402 & 486
Arizona’s community colleges are vital to our state’s economy and educational system. They offer affordable, high-quality programs that range from vocational training to academic transfer pathways. These colleges provide opportunities […]
Education Explainer – Understanding the Ballot Measures That Affect Education in Arizona
Education Forward Arizona is committed to ensuring that public education remains a focal point across all levels in the state of Arizona. As a nonpartisan organization, we strive to be […]
Education Explainer: Arizona Voters Want More Opportunities for Education and Training After High School
Education Forward Arizona recently commissioned the bipartisan team of researchers from FM3 Research and HighGround Consulting to administer a survey to more than 600 randomly selected Arizona voters. The respondents […]
Education Explainer: Education Progress Meter
Education Forward Arizona, in partnership with the Center for the Future of Arizona, recently released the annual update for the Education Progress Meter. This nonpartisan data tool is used to […]