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Federal Layoffs Threaten Special Education and Arizona’s Future
The U.S. Department of Education laid off nearly all staff of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)—a move that could devastate support for Arizona students with disabilities […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Students Who Inspire Arizona’s Future
Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month offers a moment to celebrate the rich culture, leadership, and achievements that have helped shape Arizona. It also reminds us how deeply Arizona’s success is […]
Protecting Postsecondary Attainment in Arizona
Arizona’s future depends on increasing postsecondary attainment for all students. But recent federal action threatens that goal. On September 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced that it plans […]
Celebrating Decades of Partnership and the Power of Education
For twenty years, Helios Education Foundation has been a driving force in expanding educational opportunity in Arizona and Florida. With more than $350 million invested, their strategic efforts have impacted […]
Back to School: When Students Succeed, Arizona Succeeds
Advancing Arizona’s Most Strategic Investment As students and educators head back to school this month ready to learn, grow and prepare for the future, we continue to work diligently on […]
Millions in Federal Education Funds Finally Released Just In Time for Arizona Students to Go Back To School
On Friday July 25th, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced it will release the remaining, previously withheld, $5 billion in federal education funding for the 2025–26 school year. This […]
Withholding Federal Education Funds Will Have a Detrimental Impact on Arizona Students and Workforce Development
Updated as of July 21, 2025 At the end of June, school districts across the country received a one-day notice that they would not be receiving some of their Title […]
Arizona Students with Disabilities Have Everything to Gain
Key Takeaway: We want all Arizona students to grow into healthy, successful adults–and we know that higher education improves their chances. But for many students with disabilities–including my own two […]
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 […]
Supporting a Budget that Makes Sense for Education and Workforce Readiness
In the early hours of Friday, June 20, the Arizona Senate passed a budget for FY2026 and then adjourned. This was the product of bipartisan collaboration and negotiations between the Senate and Gov. […]