Joe di Stefano

Education Forward Arizona and the Helios Education Foundation recently released a report on the economic benefits of higher education in Arizona, which found that increasing levels of education had a positive financial impact at both the individual and state level. The report, called “Billions to Gain: The Economic Benefits of …

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 …