Article | July 9, 2024
Arizona could increase its annual economic gains by $5 billion if it’s able to increase postsecondary enrollment by 20%, according to Education Forward Arizona. Increased postsecondary attainment, according to the group, leads to increased “lifetime earnings, improved health, reduced crime and welfare spending and increased workforce productivity,” all of which …
Op-Ed | May 16, 2024
Has your family completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) yet? Based on the data, there’s a chance that the answer is “no.” Submissions for this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) are down 28% over 2023 in Arizona, leaving millions of dollars of federal aid …
Article | April 13, 2024
With fewer than half of the state’s working adults holding a degree, credential, or certificate, Arizonans’ future quality of life is at risk. As leaders deeply invested in Coconino County’s educational and economic prosperity, we stand united in our conviction that significant and urgent investment in education is essential to …