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Spending Limit Puts more than $1.1B at risk for Arizona Schools
More than a billion dollars of existing school funding is in jeopardy if the legislature doesn’t allow school districts to spend it. How we got here In 1980, Arizona voters passed a measure that limits how much K-12 schools can spend in a school year, which was done when the state implemented its school funding […]
Morning Scoop: Experts Discuss Moving Education and Workforce Development Forward
In a conversation hosted by Education Forward Arizona in partnership with the Arizona Capitol Times, leaders from across the P-20 education continuum shared their thoughts about what it will take to move education forward and to create a strong economy and improve the quality of life for all Arizonans...
Gear Up for FAFSA Season: This Year’s Seniors Need It More Than Ever
By: Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network October 1 looms large on the calendar of every college access and success professional in the United States. No, it’s not the date where they set their reminders to break out their Halloween decorations, it’s the date when the FAFSA opens for students and their families to potentially […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
By: Selena Llamas, Southern Arizona Community Impact Manager Every year we have the opportunity to honor Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. This is the perfect time to celebrate the history, contributions and culture of American citizens whose ancestors came from Latin American countries...
Where Are They Now? Alumni Update – Naiby Rodriguez headed to residency
As you read this, Naiby Rodriguez is preparing for residency so that she can work in Yuma as a family doctor. Naiby is a member of our alumni board and a great example of how scholarships and mentors can make a difference in a student’s journey. Having settled in Yuma after moving between Arizona and […]
FAFSA is a Key Step to Reaching Our Attainment Goal
Arizona is one of the fastest growing states in the country and its continued economic growth depends on a successful education system leading to high levels of postsecondary attainment. Without it, the state won’t be able to fill positions with the qualified workforce needed...
Donor Highlight: Carstens Family Funds
The late philanthropist William Carstens understood Arizona did not have enough graduating students to keep the state competitive and thriving. He knew the importance of education, both at the individual and societal level. As a result, Carstens Family Funds was one of the founding scholarship supporters of our organization’s scholarship fund...
College Knowing & Going creating a college-going culture in high schools across the state
Creating a college-going culture in high schools that serve large numbers of underrepresented students is critical to reaching our state’s attainment goal. Thanks to the Helios Education Foundation for the continued investment in the College Knowing and Going (CKG) initiative...
In The News: Join us for a Morning Scoop
Moving Forward: Education and Workforce Development Only 46% of adults in Arizona have attained higher education, but in just a few years the overwhelming majority of jobs will require education beyond high school. On top of that, the pandemic presents challenges the state has yet to fully realize...
Welcome Back to School, These Resources Can Kick Off a Successful Year for Seniors
By: Bill DeBaun, National College Attainment Network The once-enticing prospect of a more normal, calmer start to the school year has evaporated in most parts of the country thanks to COVID-19’s Delta variant, but schools are re-opening their virtual and/or physical doors for the 2021-22 academic year, nevertheless...