Category: Press Release
Education Forward Arizona Releases Third White Paper in Education-to-Workforce Series
New paper makes the case for intentional statewide coordination to strengthen student opportunity, talent development, and Arizona’s economic competitiveness Education Forward Arizona today released the third paper in its Education-to-Workforce Whitepaper Series, making the case that Arizona needs a clearer and more sustainable way to coordinate the many systems, institutions, and organizations that shape student […]
With ESA Measures Off the Ballot, Arizona Has an Opportunity To Ensure Accountability and Strengthen Student Success
With both Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) measures no longer appearing on the November ballot, Arizona has a timely opportunity to ensure that every public education dollar is managed responsibly, transparently, and with a clear focus on student success...
Education Forward Arizona Releases Second White Paper in Education-to-Workforce Series
New paper examines what Arizona can learn from other states as it works to strengthen coordination across education, workforce development, and economic opportunity PHOENIX, Ariz. — Education Forward Arizona today released the second paper in its Education-to-Workforce Whitepaper Series, examining how other states have approached education-to-workforce coordination and what Arizona can learn as it works […]
More Than 500 Arizona Students to Receive Education Forward Arizona Scholarships and Support
Organization will invest $3.5 million in scholarships, mentoring and wraparound services during the coming academic year. More than 500 Arizona students will receive scholarships, mentoring and student success services from Education Forward Arizona during the 2026–27 academic year through a $3...
Education Forward Arizona Welcomes New Board Member
Dr. Tracey Lopeman brings decades of public education leadership to the board July 28, 2026 – Education Forward Arizona is proud to welcome Dr. Tracey Lopeman, Superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District, to the organization’s board of directors...
Education Forward Arizona Launches New White Paper Series on Strengthening Arizona’s Education-to-Workforce Ecosystem
First paper examines need for stronger statewide alignment across education, workforce development, and economic opportunity PHOENIX, Ariz. — Education Forward Arizona today released the first paper in its new Education-to-Workforce Whitepaper Series, examining how Arizona can better align education, workforce development, and economic opportunity to support students, strengthen communities, and help meet the state’s educational […]
Education Forward Arizona Announces 2026 Luminary Award Honoree
Dr. Sybil Francis to be recognized for visionary leadership and lasting impact on education and opportunity in Arizona June 16, 2026 – Education Forward Arizona will honor Sybil Francis, Ph.D., Chair, President & CEO of Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), with the 2026 Luminary Award at this year’s “An InspirED Evening” celebration on […]
Arizona Marks Increase in Postsecondary Attainment, More Progress Needed to Meet Future Workforce Demand
Arizona Reaches Postsecondary Attainment Milestone, More Progress Needed to Meet Future Workforce Demand July 9, 2026 – Education Forward Arizona and Center for the Future of Arizona today released the latest Arizona Education Progress Meter update, showing postsecondary attainment at 50% of working-age adults...
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...
ABEC To Transfer Assets to Education Forward Arizona to Expand Business–Education Partnership and Strengthen Arizona’s Education-to-Workforce Continuum
PHOENIX, Ariz. —Arizona Business & Education Coalition (ABEC) and Education Forward Arizona announced plans today to complete an asset transfer agreement under which Education Forward Arizona will become the aligned successor to ABEC’s mission and programming, with closing anticipated by the end of June...