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Proposition 320’s potential impact on Flagstaff Unified School District and AZ schools
Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona, said Arizona voters should be questioning their local education leaders about what these “trade-offs” might look like in certain categories of operational spending.
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Advocacy Blogs
Proposition 320: Why Leaders Across Arizona Are Raising Concerns
As Arizona voters continue casting ballots by mail, voting early, and preparing to vote in person on Election Day, it is important to take a closer look at the measures that could have a lasting impact on our state’s students, schools, communities, and future workforce. Education Forward Arizona recommends a NO vote on Proposition 320. […]
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Press Release
Education Forward Arizona Celebrates Education and Workforce Leadership at “An InspirED Evening”
Dr. Sybil Francis, Boeing and Lorena Valencia recognized for advancing opportunity in Arizona Education Forward Arizona honored Dr. Sybil Francis, The Boeing Company and entrepreneur Lorena Valencia at its annual “An InspirED Evening” celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn. The event brought together hundreds of education, business and community […]
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In the News
Is college still worth it? Here’s what new research says
AZ Big Media/AZ Business Magazine
“Arizona’s economic future depends on making sure more students can see a clear connection between education and opportunity,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “That means building pathways that help students earn the credentials employers need and give more Arizonans access to the benefits of the state’s economic growth.”
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Press Release
Education Forward Arizona Calls for Creation of Plan to Transform Education-to-Workforce Coordination and Action Statewide
New paper outlines how Arizona can move from coordination to action through clearer priorities, shared responsibility, strategic investment, and accountability PHOENIX, Ariz. — Education Forward Arizona today released the fourth paper in its Education-to-Workforce Whitepaper Series, making the case for Arizona to develop, adopt, and implement a statewide education-to-workforce plan that connects educational opportunity, workforce […]
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In the News
Nonprofit examines school-to-workforce issues
By Samantha Rea, Queen Creek Tribune Staff Writer
Arizona has built an extensive education-to-workforce ecosystem, and while it may be full of players, there’s no shared framework for how they fit together. It’s not the only state to ever be in that situation, however, just one of the states still working it out.
