Education Forward Arizona

Diné College is at the forefront of empowering the Navajo Nation through postsecondary education. In partnership with the Dineh Chamber of Commerce, the college is retraining workers to build a skilled workforce essential for economic growth. When postsecondary education is prioritized, communities can thrive and cultural heritage is preserved. Read the opinion piece co-authored by Charles M. Roessel, President of Diné College and a board member for Education Forward Arizona, and Derrick Watchman, MBA, Consultant to the Dineh Chamber of Commerce: https://lnkd.in/gFXsVuvX

Our event, An InspirED Evening, is just two weeks away and we want to thank Arizona Public Service - APS for their support as a premier sponsor! Along with helping their 1.4 million customers stay cool during Arizona’s hot summers, APS dedicates a significant portion of their community dollars to support our students, teachers, and families. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f2lVka

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American communities across Arizona and beyond. We're proud to support Indigenous students through our Freeport-McMoRan partnership, empowering students through mentorship and scholarships to pursue higher education to impact their families and their communities. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #NativeAmericanStudents #EducationForAll #EverythingToGain

👏 Please join us in welcoming Teniqua Broughton and Jason Coochwytewa to our board of directors!👏 Teniqua, leading The State of Black Arizona and VerveSimone, has spent over 20 years empowering marginalized communities and has been recognized with prestigious awards. Her background in educational leadership and nonprofit management aligns with our mission to improve educational access for all. Jason, CEO of Urias Communications, brings 30 years of strategic communications expertise, deep ties to Tribal communities, and a commitment to equitable education. His experience serving on numerous boards will be invaluable in driving our initiatives forward. Thank you, Teniqua and Jason, for your commitment to making a difference in Arizona! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gtx7BaWq #EducationForwardAZ #BoardOfDirectors #ArizonaEducation #WelcomeAboard

Ready to shape the future of education in Arizona? Join us for our Power Hour today to explore key insights on K-12 funding and voter initiatives. Your voice matters at the polls this fall—save your spot now: https://bit.ly/4eqpKQj Chris Kotterman, Arizona School Boards Association Rebecca Gau, Stand for Children Arizona Dave Wells, Grand Canyon Institute Ricky Hernandez, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)

Our annual event, an InspirED Evening, is just weeks away, and we want to thank Helios Education Foundation for their support as a premier sponsor! Helios is dedicated to supporting postsecondary attainment for low-income and underrepresented communities in Arizona and Florida, impacting nearly 78,000 students and 6,000 educators in 2023 alone. Thank you, Helios, for your ongoing partnership in advancing education and building a brighter future for our state!

As the fall election approaches, it’s important to understand how voter initiatives impact Arizona’s education policy and budget. October's Education Power Hour will explore K-12 funding, education voter initiatives, school tax credits, the impact of empowerment scholarship accounts, and upcoming fiscal challenges in education funding. Save your spot: https://bit.ly/4eqpKQj Chris Kotterman, Director of Governmental Relations for the Arizona School Boards Association Rebecca Gau, Executive Director of Stand for Children Arizona Dave Wells, Research Director for Grand Canyon Institute Ricky Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer, Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org)

Community colleges are essential in building a skilled workforce and providing accessible education across Arizona. Read our latest Education Explainer to understand the Annual Expenditure Limit and why you should vote yes on Proposition 402 (Graham County) and Proposition 486 (Maricopa County): https://lnkd.in/gCz2_dYs

Arizona’s future is tied to the success of Hispanic students, who make up nearly half of our K-12 population. When Latino students succeed, Arizona succeeds. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, let’s recognize that empowering students through education is essential to driving innovation, workforce readiness, and community growth in our state. #AZWorkforce #EverythingToGain #Achieve60AZ

Time and again Arizonans are giving our leaders a very clear mandate - it's time to act to increase enrollment and completion of education and training after high school. 🎓 According to the latest Arizona Voters' Agenda survey by the Center for the Future of Arizona, voters across the political spectrum overwhelmingly support increasing postsecondary attainment and state investment in higher education. This data almost exactly matches a poll our organization conducted earlier this year. According to the Arizona Voters' Agenda: ✅ 85% of voters agree that Arizona needs to boost the number of students pursuing education or training beyond high school. ✅ 79% support prioritizing state investments in public universities and community colleges. ✅ 77% favor increasing need-based financial aid to encourage more students to enroll. Arizona voters recognize that a highly educated and skilled population is vital for our state's long-term success. By reaching the #Achieve60AZ goal—ensuring 60% of Arizonans complete education or training beyond high school—Arizona stands to gain billions of dollars. In a time where broad consensus seems harder to achieve than ever, this second set of data showing a mandate for action cannot be ignored. Learn more about the Everything to Gain campaign, our previous polling data, and how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/g-rVtD7W #EducationForwardAZ #EverythingToGain #ArizonaEducation #HigherEdInvestment