Early Grade Success
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Helios Education Foundation Awards $720,000 To Fund Dual Language Learning Research and Practice
January 6, 2016
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: January 6, 2016
Helios Education Foundation is pleased to announce an investment of $720,000 into dual language learning research and practice for children ages three to five. The investment was awarded to Arizona … Read More
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2014 Pacesetters Named by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading
May 11, 2015
Posted on: May 11, 2015
The states of Arizona and Florida, along with Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa and Ohio have been recognized as 2014 Pacesetters by the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading for their … Read More
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Lessons from Florida's Third Grade Reading Retention Policy and Implications for Arizona
October 22, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: October 22, 2014
It is generally accepted that third grade is a critical pivot point for reading proficiency. More than a decade ago, Florida led the nation in implementing a policy that required that struggling … Read More
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October 2, 2014
Posted on: October 2, 2014
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) was awarded a $480,000 grant by Helios Education Foundation to empower parents residing in Coconino, Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma counties.
The funding will support a … Read More
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Read On Arizona Receives National Recognition for Early Literacy Work
February 3, 2014
Posted on: February 3, 2014
The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading recently recognized Read On Arizona for their efforts to mobilize civic, business and community leaders toward the goal of improving early reading. Read On … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation Helps Improve Literacy and Language Skills with Literacy Connects
January 15, 2014
Posted on: January 15, 2014
Helios Education Foundation recently partnered with Literacy Connects to improve literacy and language skills among infants, children, adults and families in neighborhoods around schools in the … Read More
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Arizona's Early Education Work Highlighted in National Conversation
September 13, 2013
Posted on: September 13, 2013
The U.S. Department of Education's "Strong Start, Bright Future" Back-to-School bus tour stopped in Arizona this week emphasizing the importance of ensuring that all students benefit from high- … Read More
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New Study Shows Arizona and Florida Rank in Bottom Third for Overall Child Well-Being
July 1, 2013
Posted on: July 1, 2013
In laying the foundation for success in school and beyond, the ages between birth and eight years old are the most critical in a child's development. Ensuring young children have access to quality … Read More
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February 28, 2013
Posted on: February 28, 2013
Arizona is recognized for its innovative collaborative approach in Read On Arizona—a statewide initiative focused on early childhood literacy.
[Pictured: Superintendent John Huppenthal, Ralph … Read More
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Arizona Statewide Initiative to Improve Third Grade Reading Among Finalist for National Award
June 7, 2012
Posted on: June 7, 2012
An ambitious plan to ensure that more Arizona children are reading at grade level by the end of third grade has been chosen as a finalist for the All-America City Award, sponsored each year by the … Read More
