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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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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.
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Arizona Voters Outlined Public Education Priorities
Posted by WiseVoter
The Center for the Future of Arizona and Education Forward Arizona released a new voters’ agenda highlighting widespread support for public education. Most respondents expressed dissatisfaction with current leadership efforts to improve K-12 schooling in the state.
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Arizona voters united on public education, want elected leaders to do more to support schools
By Roxanne De La Rosa, Arizona Horizon Education Solutions Reporter
A new report found that public education remains a top priority for voters across party lines with 83% responding they agreed with the statement: “I continue to support public education in Arizona. Public schools play an important role in creating opportunity for students, strengthening our economy, and supporting strong communities.”
