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Assessing Kindergarten Readiness in Arizona
July 22, 2015
Author: Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President and Program Director, Early Grade Success
July 22, 2015In laying the foundation for success in school and beyond, the ages between birth to eight are the most critical in a child's development. Ensuring young children have access to high quality early … Read More
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2015 Diamondbacks – Helios Scholars Recognized
July 21, 2015
Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 21, 2015Vince Roig, Helios Education Foundation Founding Chairman and Paul Luna, President and CEO joined eight D-backs Helios Scholarship recipients Sunday, July 19 as they were recognized at Chase Field. … Read More
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UF Survey Finds Bilingual Instruction Supported By A Majority Of Floridians
July 19, 2015
Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 19, 2015While researchers debate the cognitive advantages of bilingualism, Floridians seem to recognize the practical advantages of speaking more than one language. In fact, 67 percent of Floridians surveyed … Read More
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Partnering for Postsecondary Education Success
July 12, 2015
Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 12, 2015Recognizing the value and strength of partnership, Helios Education Foundation is proud to fund the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities, which is an innovative partnership … Read More
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Momentum Around Early Childhood Education Increases
July 12, 2015
Author: Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President and Program Director, Early Grade Success
July 12, 2015In April, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan visited Arizona to discuss the importance of early childhood education in ensuring children develop the language and literacy skills they need to be … Read More
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Yuma Union High School District Celebrating AP Successes
July 10, 2015
Author: Toni Badone, Superintendent, Yuma Union High School District
July 10, 2015What are we celebrating? The percentage of our students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams who score a 3, 4 or 5 increased from 25 percent in 2006 to 32 percent in 2014. That is a positive … Read More
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Arizona Governor Proposes Plan to Increase Investment in K-12 Education
July 10, 2015
Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 10, 2015Governor Ducey recently announced a major initiative to increase funding for K-12 education throughout the state. The Governor is proposing a ballot measure which, if approved by voters, would direct … Read More
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Future Plans Helps Students Succeed After Graduation
July 10, 2015
Author: Dr. Michael A. Grego, Superintendent, Pinellas Co
July 10, 2015Last fall, Pinellas County Schools along with the Pinellas Education Foundation and Helios Education Foundation launched Future Plans™. Future Plans is a career guidance program that is a self- … Read More
