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Early Childhood Education

The National Institute for Early Research’s State of Preschool Report Shows Highs and Lows of Florida State-Funded Pre-Kindergarten Program

May 24, 2016

Author: Michelle Boehm, Research and Evaluation Analyst, Helios Education Foundation
May 24, 2016
The nation continues to show steady progress in state-funded pre-kindergarten enrollment, funding and quality since the Great Recession. At the same time, some states continue to lag behind others … Read More
The National Institute for Early Research’s State of Preschool Report Reveals Increased State Funding to Arizona Pre-Kindergarten Program

May 19, 2016
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Author: Michelle Boehm, Research and Evaluation Analyst, Helios Education Foundation
May 19, 2016
The nation continues to show steady progress in state-funded pre-kindergarten program enrollment, funding and quality since the Great Recession. At the same time, some states continue to lag behind … Read More
Creating Opportunities For Success: 2015 In Review

April 13, 2016
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Author: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
April 13, 2016
As 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
Focusing on Early Grade Success in Arizona

March 22, 2016
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Author: Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President and Program Director, Early Grade Success
March 22, 2016
In laying the foundation for success in school and beyond, the ages between birth to eight are the most critical in a child's development. Research indicates that children exposed to quality early … Read More
Dual Language Programs: Paving the Way for Student Success

February 25, 2016

Author: Helios Education Foundation
February 25, 2016
As research continues to show, individuals who speak more than one language have higher level executive function skills including problem-solving and abstract thinking. Having the ability to speak … Read More
Bilingualism is Instrumental to Workforce Success

November 16, 2015

Author: Helios Education Foundation
November 16, 2015
Over the past eight years, Helios Education Foundation has made numerous investments in the area of early learning in both Florida and Arizona. These investments have focused on teacher quality, high … Read More
Assessing Kindergarten Readiness in Arizona

July 22, 2015

Author: Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President and Program Director, Early Grade Success
July 22, 2015
In 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
Momentum Around Early Childhood Education Increases

July 12, 2015

Author: Dr. Karen Ortiz, Vice President and Program Director, Early Grade Success
July 12, 2015
In 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
Access to High Quality Early Learning in Florida

June 22, 2015

Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 22, 2015
In 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 quality early … Read More
Graduation Celebration

June 1, 2015

Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 1, 2015
This time of year is full of promise, anticipation and transition as young adults who were once students become graduates. Whether the transition is from high school to postsecondary education or … Read More