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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 […]

A voter’s guide to Arizona’s 2026 education-related ballot measures When Arizona voters head to the polls this November, they will make decisions that go beyond candidates for office. Down the ballot are measures that will shape how public schools spend their money, how educational institutions support students, and whether local school districts have the resources […]

2026 Education Forward Arizona Candidate Questionnaire Responses

Today, Education Forward Arizona President and CEO Rich Nickel issued the following statement on Proposition 320, which was referred to the ballot by the Arizona State Legislature, and will appear on all Arizona voters’ ballots.  Ballots are set to be mailed on October 7. Election Day is November 3. Arizona’s students deserve schools that give […]

Voters want better education outcomes, stronger workforce pathways and accountability for public dollars Arizona voters are clear about what they want from state leaders: better education outcomes, stronger pathways to good jobs and accountability for how public dollars are spent. But a new statewide poll released today by Education Forward Arizona shows a disconnect between […]

Head Start is more than child care. It is an investment in Arizona’s children, families, workforce and economy.  For six decades, Head Start has helped children from low-income families in Arizona and nationwide arrive at school better prepared to learn, while connecting children and families to health care, dental care, developmental supports, nutrition, mental health […]