In the News
September 2024
Arizona nonprofit and industry partner launch master’s scholarships for Native American students
KTAR News, September 19 2024
August 2024
Ranked 50th in the nation, Arizona turns to Instagram creators to boost FAFSA completion
AZ Central, August 19 2024
New poll reveals barriers Arizonans face to higher education
Arizona PBS, August 15 2024
Feds spend $1M to help boost FAFSA completion in Arizona
Arizona Daily Star, August 13 2024
July 2024
Arizonans still believe education beyond high school is important
Arizona Parenting, July 29 2024
U of A joins elite universities in program to recruit rural students
Arizona Daily Star, July 28 2024
Education Forward Arizona poll finds financial barriers cited for
not continuing education after high school
Arizona Daily Star, July 20 2024
How to find free money for college THIS year
Arizona’ Family, July 12 2024
Upping Arizona college enrollment could mean $5B economic gain, group says
Arizona Daily Star, July 9 2024
May 2024
FAFSA completion rates up in Tucson area
KOLD-TV, May 16 2024
Opinion: It’s FAFSA Season: Don’t leave money on the table
Ahwatukee Foothills News, May 16 2024
April 2024
Coconino Voices: Northern Arizona has everything to gain
Arizona Daily Sun, April 13, 2024
March 2024
Most Arizonans agree post-secondary education a must
Arizona Capitol Times, March 29, 2024
The Daily Agenda: Retaining a thriving workforce
Tucson Agenda, March 25, 2024
Rose: The importance of investing in education
Daily Independent, March 18, 2024
Listen to voters – education after high school matters
Arizona Capitol Times, March 13, 2024
February 2024
Guest Column: Arizona is all in for postsecondary education
Yuma Sun, February 28, 2024
Voters Agree Education Beyond High School Critical for State’s Success
Arizona Capitol Times, February 27, 2024
Increasing postsecondary education in Arizona to help economy
Arizona Herald, February 18, 2024
Poll: Strong majority in AZ values postsecondary education
Public News Service, February 16, 2024
Arizona’s Achieve60AZ Initiative: A Highway to Prosperity through Higher Education
BNN Breaking, February 16, 2024
Why Arizona is all in for postsecondary education
Phoenix Business Journal, February 14, 2024
Arizonans show big support for higher education in new poll
Arizona Daily Star, February 8, 2024
January 2024
Education Forward Hosts Annual Leadership Symposium
Gila River Indian News, January 19, 2024
November 2023
Arizona opinion: More post-secondary education is vital
Arizona Daily Star, November 2, 2023
First-of-its-kind chatbot tool uses AI technology to deliver real-time support to students as they fill out financial aid applications
Queen Creek Sun Times, November 1, 2023
October 2023
Education leaders, programs honored in Scottsdale
Scottsdale Independent, October 31, 2023
Increasing postsecondary enrollment could generate billions of dollars in Arizona
KJZZ, October 12, 2023
New report: Less than half of Arizonans are going to college after high school
Arizona’s Family, October 2, 2023
September 2023
Arizona’s economic future depends on boosting postsecondary education
Phoenix Business Journal, September 29, 2023
Business Leaders Commit to Significantly Advance the Numbers of Arizonans Pursuing Higher Education and Training Opportunities
InBusiness, September 23, 2023
More than half of Arizona’s high school grads aren’t going to college, data shows
AZ Central, September 22, 2023
Arizona Career Development Group Strengthens Advocacy for Education Attainment
InBusiness, September 18, 2023
Phoenix-based nonprofit awards $2.3M in scholarships, helps 500 Arizona students
Daily Independent, September 14, 2023
August 2023
Fewer than half of Arizona’s high school students enroll in college
ABC15, August 14, 2023
Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee awards scholarships to high school students
Arizona’s Family, August 9, 2023
July 2023
Data reveals less than half of AZ students are advancing their education past high school
Queen Creek Sun Times, July 31, 2023
Free college credits for high schoolers? What to know about Arizona’s dual enrollment program
AZ Central, July 25, 2023
June 2023
Last chance to apply for a pandemic-related scholarship for Arizona students
Arizona‘s Family, June 30, 2023
How will the US Supreme Court decision to end affirmative action affect Arizona?
AZ Central, June 29, 2023
His parents didn’t graduate, but he’s headed to an Ivy. What made a difference for him
AZ Central, June 22, 2023
Think a high school diploma is enough to secure a career in Arizona? Think again
AZ Central, June 21, 2023
Arizona’s college education shortage
Arizona PBS, June 19, 2023
Arizona education leaders unveil ‘Everything to Gain’ campaign about importance of post-high school education
Cronkite News , June 15, 2023
Universities award more degrees, but fewer to local residents
Arizona Capitol Times, June 15, 2023
AWC presidents partner with Education Forward Arizona to amplify united call to action
Yuma Daily News, June 8, 2023
How Native American Students Can Get College Scholarships in Arizona
The Copper Courier, June 2, 2023
May 2023
Class of 2023: How many Arizona graduates will continue education?
13 News, May 31, 2023
April 2023
Ak-Chin, Gila River students eligible for scholarship
In Maricopa Magazine, April 26, 2023
New education report looks at college enrollment
Arizona PBS, April 25, 2023
Enrollment declines threaten the economic futures of college towns
Higher Ed Dive, April 24, 2023
Former Glendale Community College president returns to education field
Daily Independent, April 19, 2023
Preschools set kids up for success but access is limited in Arizona
KTAR News, April 3, 2023
March 2023
Native American students in Arizona invited to apply for 150 college scholarships
Daily Independent, Mar. 31, 2023
Report looks at economic benefits of AZ high education
Arizona Daily Sun, Mar. 22, 2023
Arizona could get ‘billions’ by improving college graduation rates
Daily Independent, Mar. 17, 2023
Boosting Arizona college could mean billions in economic impact
Axios Phoenix, Mar. 9, 2023
Dual enrollment opens the door to college
Arizona Capitol Times, Mar. 08, 2023
New study says more people going to college could benefit Arizona’s Economy
KGUN Tuscon, Mar. 7, 2023
February 2023
My View: Arizona lawmakers must stop holding school funding hostage
Phoenix Business Journal, Feb. 2, 2023
Arizona Opinion: Lawmakers must stop holding school funding hostage
Arizona Daily Star, Feb. 2, 2023
Arizona Voices: State lawmakers must stop holding school funding hostage
Arizona Daily Sun, Feb. 1, 2023
Rich Nickel joins Mike to discuss his thoughts on the ESA expansion and the Aggregate Expenditure Limit
KTAR News, Feb. 1, 2023
January 2023
Arizona lawmakers must stop holding school funding hostage. Now
AZ Central, Jan. 31, 2023
State-by-state teacher shortages (and what they’re doing about it)
NewsNation, Jan. 27, 2023
Super Bowl Host Committee hosts STEAM experience for kids
Peoria Times, Jan. 21, 2023
Local kids take part in ‘100 Yards of Education’ STEM event
Yahoo! Sports, Jan. 11, 2023
Local kids take part in ‘100 Yards of Education’ STEM event
ABC15, Jan. 11, 2023
Arizona teacher shortage worsens
Payson Roundup, Jan. 10, 2023
Gov. Hobbs shares education priorities in State of the State
AZ Ed News, Jan. 9, 2023
1,000 students expected at Glendale STEM education event
Glendale Independent, Jan. 7, 2023
In the News: 2022
December 2022
It’s time to address school spending limit
Arizona Capitol Times, Dec. 9, 2022
Top Diversity Leaders in Healthcare: Deanna Salazar
Modern Healthcare, Dec. 5, 2022
November 2022
Letter: It’s time we focus on what unites us: Education
Arizona Daily Star/La Estrella, Nov. 25, 2022
Letter: Invest In Education
West Valley View, Nov. 23, 2022
Time to Place Focus on Education
Sierra Vista Herald, Nov. 18, 2022
My View: How partnerships advance education and Arizona’s economy
Phoenix Business Journal, Nov. 17, 2022
Education is an issue that unites us all
Yuma Sun, Nov. 13, 2022
An InspirED Evening Honors Arizona’s Innovative Education Leaders and Programs
AZEdNews, Nov. 9, 2022
Briefs: Nogales Library to host ‘Teen Board Game Spot’
Nogales International, Nov. 7, 2022
Student-led interviews featured on non-partisan website
Arizona Horizon, Nov. 7, 2022
Tempe PRE Preschool Lauded for Innovation
Signals Arizona, Nov. 2, 2022
October 2022
Tempe preschool program honored for innovation
Tempe Independent, Oct. 31, 2022
Notes from the President: Oct. 27, 2022
The NAU Review, Oct. 27, 2022
Ten propositions on ballot
The Fountain Hills Times, Oct. 27, 2022
How does the aggregate expenditure limit impact schools?
AZEdNews, Oct. 26, 2022
An InspirED Evening Honors Education Heroes
Frontdoors Media, Oct. 26, 2022
Scottsdale event honors education leaders
Daily Independent, Oct. 25, 2022
Puntajes de lectura de estudiantes de Arizona se mantienen estables desde 2019
Arizona Republic, Oct. 25, 2022
Arizona student reading scores steady since 2019; math scores down in national test
Yahoo News, Oct. 24, 2022
NAEP scores show AZ students are close to national average in reading and math
KJZZ, Oct. 24, 2022
Arizona student reading scores steady since 2019; math scores down in national test
Arizona Republic, Oct. 24, 2022
Prop 308: The futures of Arizona DACA college students are on the ballot this November
The Daily Wildcat, Oct. 19, 2022
Education over politics
Yuma Sun, Oct. 18, 2022
EdVotersArizona.org Launches Nonpartisan Resource For Voters
All About Arizona News, Oct. 17, 2022
Candidates address what matters to Arizona – education
Arizona Capitol Times, Oct. 13, 2022
Prop. 308: The futures of Arizona DACA college students are on the ballot this November
The Daily Wildcat, Oct. 11, 2022
Letter to the editor: Support for public education
Arizona Daily Star, Oct. 10, 2022
Highlight: Jill Humphreys
Gilbert Sun News, Oct. 10, 2022
September 2022
Divisions on Race, Gender Intensify a Fight for State Superintendent
Education Week, Sept. 30, 2022
Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
Arizona Parenting Magazine, Sept. 29, 2022
NAU, statewide partners launch Arizona Attainment Alliance, to improve educational attainment and drive economic mobility in Arizona
The NAU Review, Sept. 29, 2022
Voters’ education priorities & Supt. Of Public Instruction debate highlights
AZEdNews, Sept. 22, 2022
107 Arizonans Selected for Valley Leadership’s Catalyze Class 2
In Business Greater Phoenix, Sept. 6, 2022
Combining Nonprofit Organizations Provides Additional Strength and Cohesion
In Business Greater Phoenix, Sept. 1, 2022
Navajo Code Talkers Scholarship Supporting 100 Students
Flagstaff Business News, Sept. 1, 2022
Education on the Ballot
Arizona Parenting, September 2022
August 2022
Back to School Guide for Every Age
Arizona Parenting, Aug. 31, 2022
Name Dropper: Shelley Mellon
Yuma Sun, Aug. 28, 2022
Education Forward Arizona & Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Announce New Navajo Code Talkers Scholarships
The Knock: Frontdoors Media, Aug. 25, 2022
Freeport-McMoRan recognizes Navajo Code Talkers with new higher education scholarship
Hopi Times, Aug. 23, 2022
More than 100 Arizonans embark on Valley Leadership’s Catalyze program
Phoenix Business Journal, Aug. 23, 2022
Navajo Code Talkers scholarship provides college funds to 100 students
Arizona’s Family, Aug. 23, 2022
Universal school voucher expansion threatens funding
Arizona Capitol Times, Aug. 19, 2022
Navajo Code Talkers scholarship expanded
Arizona Capitol Times, Aug. 19, 2022
Guest Column: Arizona voters agree on key education issues
Yuma Sun, Aug. 14, 2022
Letter to the Editor: CEO says voters agree on key education issues, points to poll
Arizona Daily Sun, Aug. 14, 2022
‘We’re worried about our children’: GOP fights to reclaim Arizona school chief seat
News AKMI, Aug. 1, 2022
Arizona Republicans want a school culture war victory. A moderate Democrat stands in their way.
Politico, Aug. 1, 2022
Back to School Guide
Arizona Parenting, August 2022
July 2022
Teacher shortage and school funding concerns for voters
Arizona Horizon, July 26, 2022
Arizona Opinion: Voters want to focus on key education issues
Arizona Daily Star, July 20, 2022
Survey: Voters care about school funding, not politics
Tucson Weekly, July 14, 2022
‘We do have things in common’: New poll shows what Arizona voters agree on
Arizona Republic, July 8, 2022
Voters want candidates to focus on education
Arizona Capitol Times, July 1, 2022
Education Matters to AZ Voters: Take Action for Education this Election Season
Arizona Parenting, July 2022
June 2022
Scottsdale test prep centers see continued success post-pandemic
Paradise Valley Independent, June 29, 2022
Nonprofit conducts Arizona education survey
News 4 Tucson, June 29, 2022
Voters want candidates to focus on key education issues
Arizona Capitol Times, June 28, 2022
Parents: Are You Happy With Arizona’s Schools?
iHeart Radio: Show Up Arizona with Billy Harfosh, June 27, 2022
Prensa Arizona Live with Dr. Richard Daniel
Prensa Arizona, June 23, 2022
Why education could convince voters to cross party lines in fall election
District Administration (DA), June 22, 2022
ASU joins other Arizona universities in reaching ‘major milestone’ for Latino students. Why it matters
Arizona Republic, June 21, 2022
Arizona voters prioritize improvement in the education system, says poll
KYMA/CBS 13/KECY, June 14, 2022
Cochise College, ALA announce new learning center
Sierra Vista Herald, June 8, 2022
May 2022
More than 150 Education Forward Arizona Scholars and their Families Honored in Phoenix
AZEdNews, May 27, 2022
Graduates honored: Arizona program celebrates over 150 students who came from underrepresented areas
Fox 10 Phoenix, May 25, 2022
Foundation commits to donate $6 million for Native American students in Arizona
Arizona Horizon, May 10, 2022
Thunderbird graduate utilizes technology to connect cultures around the world
ASU Office of Inclusive Excellence, May 2022
School expenditure limit remains a concern
Peoria Today, May 1, 2022
April 2022
Guest Column: Yuma students deserve investments in education, their future
Yuma Sun, April 30, 2022
Arizona’s Growing Latino population underrepresented among teachers
Cronkite News, April 26, 2022
Guest commentary: Long-term solution needed for our public education system
Herald Review, April 19, 2022
Nickel: Long-term solution needed for ed funding
Pinal Central, April 18, 2022
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation partnership expands to support 200 Native American student scholarships
White Mountain Independent, April 15, 2022
Phoenix nonprofit partners with company to offer $6 million in Native American student scholarships
Arizona’s Family, April 12, 2022
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation and Education Forward Arizona Invests $6 Million for Native American Student Scholarships and Support
City Sun Times, April 8, 2022
AZ mining company donates $6 million toward Native American scholarships
KNAU Radio, April 8, 2022
Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Partnership Expands to Support 200 Native American Students
Apache Messenger, April 7, 2022
This is why every idea to boost Arizona school funding fails
Arizona Republic, April 7, 2022
Prepare for Your Child’s Future
Arizona Parenting, April 2022
March 2022
How the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted college plans for Latino students in Arizona
Arizona Republic, March 30, 2022
How COVID-19 pandemic magnified challenges for Arizona students not proficient in English
Arizona Republic, March 28, 2022
Schools push to restore learning loss in pandemic
Arizona Capitol Times, March 25, 2022
Here are the 164 Arizona nonprofits receiving Season for Sharing grants this year
Arizona Republic, March 20, 2022
Ariz. kids not ready for standardized testing to return after COVID-19, teachers warn
Arizona Republic, March 15, 2022
Measure would kill algebra 2 requirement for high schoolers
Yuma Sun, March 4, 2022
ASU sends ‘acceptance letters’ to boost Phoenix high school seniors
ASU News, March 3, 2022
February 2022
Ariz. students might need Algebra 2 to graduate in the future
KSAZ TV-10 (FOX), Feb. 25, 2022
AZ bill promtes changes to HS math
Arizona Daily Star, Feb. 21, 2022
House measure would require high school algebra alternative
Sierra Vista Herlad, Feb. 20, 2022
House kicks nixing algebra as requisite to Senate
Arizona Capitol Times, Feb. 20, 2022
House OKs school spending limit, Senate wavers
Arizona Capitol Times, Feb. 18, 2022
Nearly $1.2 billion at risk for Arizona public schools if Legislature fails to override cap
Tucson Explorer, Feb. 16, 2022
Tucson school districts brace for legislators’ decision on spending limit
Arizona Daily Star, Feb. 15, 2022
Northern Arizona University lowers admission standards as enrollment decline continues
Arizona Republic, Feb. 10, 2022
Arizona students lost more than $104,000,000 not using FAFSA, education group says
3TV/CBS 5, Feb. 3, 2022
January 2022
As school staffing shortage persists, Arizona expands emergency substitute teacher program
Arizona Republic, Jan. 25, 2022
Arizona revises rules to get more substitute teachers into empty classrooms
12News, Jan. 24, 2022
First look at data shows COVID’s impact on Arizona education since 2019
Yuma Sun, Jan. 22, 2022
Two organizations update education metrics from the effects of the pandemic
Arizona Horizon (PBS), Jan. 18, 2022
Marshall Elementary takes team approach to intervention
Arizona Daily Sun, Jan. 16, 2022
Update to AZ’s Education Progress Meter fuels concerns over learning loss
ABC15, Jan. 12, 2022
The pandemic has worsened an already weak Arizona education system, report finds
KJZZ, Jan. 12, 2022
Peoria Unified might lose tens of millions due to spending limit
Daily Independent, Jan. 11, 2022
Arizona public schools could see $1.1 billion budget cuts
KTAR News (92.3 FM), Jan. 10, 2022
In focus on education, Ducey calls for posting all classroom curriculum online and more school choice
Arizona Republic, Jan. 10, 2022
AZ Mirror: Ducey ignoring school funding needs, COVID-19 challenges
Arizona Mirror, Jan. 10, 2022
COVID-19 pandemic causes Arizona to fall further behind on meeting key education goals
KTAR News (92.3 FM), Jan. 7, 2022
Updated AZ Education Progress Meter data show P-20 pandemic impact
AZ Ed News, Jan. 7, 2022
How Colleges Can Reach the Lost Freshmen of 2020
The Chronical of Higher Education, January 2022
Preschool Matters: Expanding Access to Preschool is the Game Changer Arizona Needs
Arizona Parenting, January 2022
In the News: 2021
December 2021
Five Education Issues to Watch for in the Upcoming Arizona Legislature Session
AZ Ed News, Dec. 15, 2021
‘This is a wake-up call’: Rate of Arizona students who go to college drops significantly
Arizona Republic, Dec. 13, 2021
‘This is a promise’: Thousands of Arizona students can now go to ASU, NAU and UA for free
Arizona Republic, Dec. 10, 2021
State schools looking at $1.1 billion in budget cuts if legislature doesn’t act
Parker Pioneer, Dec. 9, 2021
Bill allows CTEs to offer associate degrees
Arizona Capitol Times, Dec. 6, 2021