Article | July 9, 2025
“Months ago, Education Forward Arizona joined other experts in predicting that instead of closing the Department of Education, they would begin holding and pulling back some of the education funding,” said Rich Nickel, president and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “Unfortunately, that is exactly what we are seeing happening now. …
Article | July 5, 2025
“Student success fuels Arizona’s economy,” said Rich Nickel, President and CEO of Education Forward Arizona. “When more students complete education or training after high school, they earn more, fill in-demand jobs and strengthen local economies. This is especially vital in rural and underserved areas.”
Press Release | February 13, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: ShannonSowbyPR@gmail.com, 602.615.6235Diana Figueroa, dfigueroa@educationforwardarizona.org, 602.206.8572 Feb. 13, 2025 | Arizona has deprioritized education funding through a series of choices by elected leaders over the past two decades. Today, Arizona is more reliant on federal funding than most other states. Arizona’s public schools receive about $2,090 per …
