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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...
Celebrating Our Scholars: Class of 2026
Education Forward Arizona is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 and the 120 students who earned degrees with support from our scholarship and postsecondary success programs. Their accomplishments represent persistence, talent, and the life-changing power of postsecondary education...
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...
What’s the Holdup on Renewing Prop 123?
Originally approved by voters in 2016, Proposition 123 was designed as a pragmatic, bipartisan solution to resolve a longstanding school funding dispute and ensure Arizona students and educators received the money they were owed under state law. For a decade, Prop 123 played a critical role in supporting Arizona’s public education system by providing a stable, voter-approved […]
SB1798 – Strengthening FAFSA Support in Arizona High Schools
On Tuesday, March 24, the Arizona House Education Committee will hear SB1798, which could improve postsecondary enrollment rates for high school graduates. If passed, the bill would encourage every Arizona public high school to designate a trained FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) lead and implement a comprehensive, schoolwide FAFSA awareness and completion support […]
Voter-Backed Priorities for Arizona’s Education and Workforce Future
At the start of the 2026 legislative session, Education Forward Arizona called Arizona legislators to action by sending the letter below to every member of the Arizona Legislature. The purpose was to clearly and publicly define our priorities for the 2026 session...
Education Forward Arizona Responds to Governor Hobbs’ Education Priorities and Urges Further Investment in Education and Workforce
Response to Governor Hobb’s State of the State On Monday, Governor Katie Hobbs delivered the 2026 State of the State address, outlining her vision for Arizona’s future, one that recognizes the important role that education and workforce training play in expanding opportunity and ensuring our state’s economy remains competitive...
A Holiday Wish List for Arizona’s Future
What Voters Want from Education Policymakers This holiday season, Arizona voters are making it clear what they’d like to see under the tree or, more accurately, under the dome at the State Capitol. As lawmakers prepare to return for a new legislative session, Arizonans are calling for bold action to strengthen education and workforce development...
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 and their families. Without these staff, the federal government’s ability to enforce special education laws, process funding, and provide support will be severely weakened...
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 tied to the strength and contributions of Arizona’s Hispanic community...