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 …
Article | March 29, 2024
Found in an Education Forward survey, 90% of voters on both sides of the aisle agree that post-secondary education improves quality of life. Working with Achieve60AZ, Education Forward is spreading…
Article | March 25, 2024
Arizona is expected to add 100,000 new jobs to its workforce by 2025 and 10% of those will be in Pima County, according to a recent report out of the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity. We’ve written a handful of stories about job and workforce training opportunities for teens and …
Letter to the Editor | March 18, 2024
Joanie Rose | Scottsdale Arizona’s economy and communities benefit when students continue their education after high school. Whether studying for a four-year degree or a two-year specialized certification, most people, regardless of political beliefs, agree that education beyond high school is valuable and important. Our elected officials, educators, business professionals …
