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Passed Budget Will Hurt Arizona Education
Education Forward Arizona champions the transformative power of education for individuals, families, and communities. That’s why we believe the budget passed by the state legislature is unacceptably short-sighted. It undermines our state’s future and forces students to pay the price for Arizona’s projected $1...
Celebrating Education Forward Arizona’s Class of 2024
Education Forward Arizona awarded more than $2.3 million in scholarships to 550 students all over the state, during the 2023-24 school year. Every May, Education Forward Arizona honors our amazing graduates and 2024 is no different. This spring, 87 scholars graduated with majors ranging from accounting to social work...
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 […]
AdviseAZ, AmeriCorps, and the Legacy of Service
Education Forward Arizona’s AdviseAZ program is funded by an AmeriCorps grant. AmeriCorps is a federally funded commitment to strengthening communities through volunteer service. Signed into law by President Bill Clinton in 1993, AmeriCorps is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and Education Forward Arizona and AdviseAZ are proud to be a part of that legacy...
Editorial: Postsecondary Education by Mayor Kate Gallego
We are so pleased to see Mayor Kate Gallego share her sentiments on the importance of postsecondary attainment. Read this excerpt from her opinion piece featured in the Phoenix Business Journal: My View: Why Arizona is all in for postsecondary education By Mayor Kate Gallego – Contributing writer Feb 14, 2024 Arizona is facing a critical decision […]
Education Forward Arizona Staff Honored with Faculty Emeritus
Frank Zamora, our very own Success Adviser, has been honored with the title of Faculty Emeritus from Gateway Community College. The meaning of a Faculty Emeritus is to recognize and honor a faculty member for their years of service and dedication to students and to their specific content area...
College Applications: 7 Frequently Asked Questions
Applying to colleges can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. To help you prepare, we sat down with our three college access teams to discuss the questions they get the most from students. About Our College Access Programs Before we jump into the questions, let’s learn a little bit about our college access […]
Career Development Events in Arizona
November is Career Development Month! Finding a job or figuring out a career path may feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be. Arizona has many resources to support you. It is vital for all Arizonans to pursue degrees or certifications, as this effort strengthens individuals, communities, and even our economy...
Education Forward Arizona Names Freeport McMoRan Foundation’s Tracy Bame as it’s 2023 Luminary Award Recipient
As president of the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and director of social responsibility at Freeport-McMoRan, Bame and her team develop strategies and programs that are laser-focused on building sustainable and resilient communities through the power of education Bame has led Freeport-McMoRan’s community development activities in Arizona for more than two decades and, through her vision, has turned […]
Our reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling
Education Forward Arizona is deeply committed to ensuring that all students have an equal opportunity and access to pursue a college education. We recognize the value of a diverse student body that is reflective of our great nation and are disappointed with the U...