The deadline for the Freeport-McMoRan Native American Scholarship Program is just two days away! Share this incredible opportunity for students in Arizona as we work towards the #Achieve60AZ goal: https://lnkd.in/g8DfvRb4
Education Forward Arizona
Non-profit Organizations
Phoenix, Arizona 3,054 followers
Improving the quality of education in Arizona will improve the quality of life for all Arizonans.
About us
Education Forward Arizona represents the willingness of people from all parts of the state - those of different races and ethnicities; those from rural, suburban and urban; and those from business, education, philanthropic, nonprofit and other sectors - to work differently, collaboratively and more effectively to create better education opportunities, from early learning through postsecondary attainment.
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http://EducationForwardArizona.org
External link for Education Forward Arizona
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
Locations
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Primary
4747 N 32nd St
Phoenix, Arizona 85018, US
Employees at Education Forward Arizona
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Diana B.
Senior VP @ Education Forward AZ | Marketing, Communications
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Myrna Cardenas
Senior Director of Success Services Partnerships at Education Forward Arizona
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Rich Nickel
President and Chief Executive Officer, and Board Member, Education Forward Arizona. Helping students succeed; increasing postsecondary attainment to…
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Stephen Hart
Experienced Fiscal Operations professional working for organizations that advance educational attainment in the state of Arizona
Updates
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Our June Education Power Hour will feature Amanda Burke from Center for the Future of Arizona and Gina Roberts from Citizens Clean Elections Commission to discuss: 📋 How to use the Clean Elections website and how candidate debates work. 🗳️ The Arizona Voter Agenda and how to get involved in the fall elections. 🎓 Suggestions for education questions to ask candidates at the upcoming debates. Don’t miss out - save your spot! ➡ https://lnkd.in/gqTh99si
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Education Forward Arizona is committed to fostering an economically robust state by supporting initiatives and legislation that enhance education quality. Research consistently demonstrates that improving education boosts the overall quality of life for all residents. Currently, Arizona faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism in K-12 education and stagnation in various metrics on the Arizona Education Progress Meter. Addressing these issues is crucial to ensuring students are well-prepared for post-secondary education and the workforce. A critical concern is the high absenteeism rate among Arizona's K-12 students, over half of whom are of Latino descent. The proposed legislation, #HCR2060, poses a threat to this demographic by potentially increasing absenteeism. Fearful parents might keep their children away from school, compromising the learning environment that should always serve as a safe place for students to learn. Federal law is extremely clear that K-12 public schools must not inquire about a student’s immigration status, ensuring accessibility for all children, including those from migratory backgrounds, regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents. HCR 2060 lacks provisions to protect schools, potentially exposing families with undocumented members to targeting. Education Forward Arizona, in alignment with other education leaders and organizations, opposes HCR 2060, which is set to be reviewed by the Arizona House of Representatives on June 4 after passing the Arizona Senate. We urge collective efforts to eliminate educational barriers rather than create them, strengthening Arizona’s future by removing obstacles to education.
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Exciting news and a significant step forward for tribal legal education! Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University has partnered with the Navajo Nation and Diné College to launch the world's first tribally-affiliated legal education program, offering specialized degrees in Navajo Law. This partnership will empower future generations of Navajo advocates, lawyers, and leaders, helping to strengthen cultural traditions, sovereignty, and self-governance. "This program serves as a beacon of hope, a testament to our steadfast commitment to advancing justice and sovereignty through education," said Dr. Charles "Monty" Roessel, president of Diné College. https://lnkd.in/g6SZUucs
ASU Law forms innovative partnership with Navajo Nation and Diné College - AZ Big Media
azbigmedia.com
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Congratulations to our Marketing Intern, Wynter, for getting her degree in marketing at Grand Canyon University! In honor of #AAPIMonth, hear from Wynter on what celebrating her heritage means to her and how this month can empower #AAPI students.
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Education Forward Arizona and Freeport-McMoRan are proud to introduce Guarantee Your Future with Freeport, a new scholarship program that includes technical training and job placement. We invite you to share this incredible opportunity with your networks! https://lnkd.in/ehfXc6QM #FutureWithFreeport
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Great news for Tucson and Arizona as a whole - #FAFSA completion rates are up 26%! Learn more about how Arizona can continue to raise these numbers in this KOLD article featuring Rich Nickel.
FAFSA completion rates up in Tucson area
kold.com
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During the 2023-2024 school year, Education Forward Arizona awarded 550 students across the state with scholarships. Join us in congratulating the 87 scholars who graduated this spring! Read our latest blog to hear their stories ⤵
Celebrating Education Forward Arizona’s Class of 2024
https://educationforwardarizona.org