College and Career Readiness
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Helios Education Foundation is Committed to Florida's Future
July 8, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 8, 2016Helios Education Foundation is committed to ensuring every individual in Arizona and Florida has the opportunity to attend and is prepared to succeed in postsecondary education.
In Florida, … Read More
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Helios Scholars at TGen Brings Biomedical Experiences to Over 400 Students
June 20, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
June 20, 2016Every summer, hundreds of Arizona high school, undergraduate and graduate level students submit their applications in hopes of being one of the 49 students selected to be part of the Helios Scholars … Read More
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10th Class of Helios Scholars at TGen Start Summer Internships
June 7, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Steve Yozwiak, TGen Senior Science Writer
June 7, 2016Tiffanie Cappello Lee didn’t know what she wanted to study in college when, as a high school student, she applied to the Helios Scholars at TGen summer biomedical internship program. She had no … Read More
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Creating a College Going Culture In a Minority-Majority School District
May 18, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Toni Badone, Superintendent, Yuma Union High School District
May 18, 2016Four years ago, the Class of 2016 walked into the classrooms of Yuma Union High School District as freshmen and began a unique journey. During the journey, the students of the Class of 2016 made … Read More
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May 16, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
May 16, 2016“Education is the single most powerful tool an individual can attain. Education has the power to open the doors of opportunity, break the cycle of poverty and promote a more engaged citizenry,” said … Read More
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May 12, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Cathryn Creno
May 12, 2016Phoenix Cesar Chavez High School senior Marco Mares is on a success trajectory. Neither of his parents attended college. He had not even heard of the concept of postsecondary entrance exams until he … Read More
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How One School in Miami, Florida is Giving Low-Income Students The College Experience
May 12, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
May 12, 2016The 6th and 7th graders at the SEED School of Miami, a boarding school serving students from low-income homes and difficult circumstances, don’t have to imagine what it feels like to experience a … Read More
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Nearly 30,000 Arizona Students Taking ACT Exam Today
April 19, 2016
Author: Helios Education Foundation
April 19, 2016Today, 29,774 Arizona students are taking a critical step on the path toward postsecondary education. These students are taking the ACT exam which helps determine how prepared they are for college … Read More
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Creating Opportunities For Success: 2015 In Review
April 13, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
April 13, 2016As I traveled through the states of Arizona and Florida in 2015 engaging with our partners, getting to know the people impacted by our work, and reflecting on our Foundation’s vision and commitment, … Read More
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Dr. Stacy Carlson Transitions to the Florida Philanthropic Network
April 5, 2016
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
April 5, 2016A sad farewell and hearty congratulations to Vice President and Program Director, College and Career Readiness, Dr. Stacy Carlson, who will leave Helios Education Foundation to become President and … Read More
