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Arizonans think more should be done by the state’s education, business and elected leaders to enroll more students in post-secondary education, according to a new poll released by Education Forward Arizona. “Arizona voters say that they want more to be done to ensure that a higher share of Arizonans have …

The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: After a decade of progress increasing postsecondary enrollment, Arizona is suddenly headed in the wrong direction. Less than half of recent high school graduates enroll in some form of training or higher education within 12 months of graduation. As recently …

Less than half of all Arizona high school graduates go on to enroll in some kind of postsecondary education. In 2021, the last year for which data are available, the number was around 47%. Rich Nickel says that’s a problem — and one that involves both the education community and …

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — A newly released report by Education Forward Arizona shows 47% of Arizona high school seniors pursue post-secondary education within a year after graduating high school. These numbers not only account for college enrollment but also include trade school, a two-year program or any kind of post-high school …

In this guest column, the CEO of Education Forward Arizona warns that the state is starting to fall behind other states in high school graduation rates, and says his organization will be looking to bring business and education interests together in the coming months to address the issue.

On the heels of Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs naming September “Arizona Career Awareness Month,” Education Forward Arizona President and CEO Rich Nickel today joined Greater Phoenix Economic Council CEO Chris Camacho; Banner Health Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer Julie Ann Alvarado-Dubek; South Mountain Community College President Dr. Richard Daniel; …