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Summer can be ideal time to prepare for kindergarten success

Summertime is a great opportunity to help kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten. Today’s schools expect 5-year-olds to arrive with basic academic and social skills so they are prepared on day one to start learning to read, write and do basic math...


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Glendale Student Heads to Stanford and Helps Fellow Students Pursue Their Dreams

A bright future begins with a solid education. Jada Finesilver, a senior graduating from Glendale High School on May 23, is proving how positive high school experiences can set the stage for a fulfilling and rewarding career. Jada took a coding foundations class during her senior year of high school that cemented her plans to […]


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Bipartisan Budget Passes With Education Wins and Trade-Offs

The state budget, approved by both chambers of the legislature this week, demonstrates that bi-partisan (even intra-party) negotiation is achievable. The budget also provides several increases in education and related issues, including housing, infrastructure, and children’s health insurance, that together represent the potential for overall improvements in education—and the quality of life—for Arizona students...


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3 Quick Ways to Thank Arizona Teachers

The teachers in our communities continue to show up with a heart to serve and a willingness to meet each child’s unique needs. They’re doing incredible work to educate Arizona students, from pre-K to high school and beyond. This Teacher Appreciation Week is the perfect time to show Arizona teachers our support! Here are three […]


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Use This High School Graduation To-Do List to Keep Supporting Students

By Caroline Doglio, Program Associate, National, College, Attainment Network As the school year comes to a close, seniors will be out of the door and moving onto their next step. Each year, an estimated 10-40% of high school seniors with every intention of enrolling in college do not actually matriculate...


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Education Forward Arizona Welcomes Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz

We are happy to announce that Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz has joined Education Forward Arizona as Senior Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Programs Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for leading our education advocacy efforts and will oversee our scholarship and advising programs that serve Arizona students...


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AdviseAZ: Near-peer advisers help high school students pursue education after high school

Filling out college applications or even the FAFSA form for financial aid can be a daunting experience for high school students, especially first-generation students. However, some help and encouragement from a peer can make it easier – and that is exactly what our AdviseAZ AmeriCorps Program provides! Education Forward Arizona offers a few different programs […]


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Next Stop, College: A First-Gen Student Shares Tips for Students Entering Their First Semester

Do you know any students entering college this fall? There is a lot to prepare for, from housing to financial aid. Education Forward Arizona Intern Daniel Hernandez shares his tips as a first-generation student to help those starting their first semester of college...


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Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona

Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of Investing in a More Educated Arizona, a new report produced by Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona, details the benefits of postsecondary attainment for Arizona’s economy. The economic benefits of postsecondary education—for individuals, communities, and Arizona—are undeniable...


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Education Forward Arizona Seeks 150 Students for Native American Scholarship Program

Applications for the Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship and the Navajo Code Talkers Scholarship are now open through June 1, 2023. The scholarships, administered by Education Forward Arizona, are made possible through a $9 million investment by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation to increase access to higher education for Native American students, with a goal to help 300 Native American […]