Joe di Stefano

Improving education persists as a major issue for Arizona state officials juggling funding, school safety and advancing curriculum, with the Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona following suit with a new report on the extensive economic benefits of investing in and developing statewide education.

BY GRISELDA ZETINO KTAR.com PHOENIX –Is college worth it? A new report shows postsecondary attainment brings value not just to Arizonans, but to the state as a whole. Students who earn a college degree or certificate can expect to earn more money, enjoy better health and have access to more opportunities …

Increasing college attendance in Arizona would generate billions of dollars for the state economy, in addition to improving individual earning potential, per a new report from Helios Education Foundation and Education Forward Arizona. State of play: Metro Phoenix education and business leaders are pushing back against a growing narrative that “college isn’t for …