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Helios Education Foundation is Committed to Florida's Future

July 8, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 8, 2016
Helios 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
National Council of La Raza Releases Report on Economic Condition of Florida’s Growing Latino Population

June 16, 2016
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Author: Michelle Boehm, Research & Evaluation Analyst, Helios Education Foundation
June 16, 2016
Florida currently ranks third in the nation for Latino population size, with approximately one in four residents identifying as Hispanic/Latino. Furthermore, the state’s Latino population is expected … Read More
Why Access to Education for Latinos in Florida is Imperative to the Growth and Development of the Economy

June 14, 2016
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Author: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
June 14, 2016
In the recently published report, Latinos in the Sunshine State: Building a Brighter Future, the National Council on La Raza notes the significant population growth of Latinos in Florida, ranking the … Read More
Highlights of Arizona’s Legislative Session -- Budget

May 25, 2016
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Author: Janice Palmer, Vice President and Director of Policy, Helios Education Foundation
May 25, 2016
Highlights of Arizona’s Legislative Session -- BudgetThe Arizona legislature recently concluded the 2016 regular session after 117 days. The budget was passed without any cuts to K-12 education and … Read More
Highlights of Arizona’s Legislative Session -- Legislation

May 23, 2016
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Author: Janice Palmer, Vice President and Director of Policy, Helios Education Foundation
May 23, 2016
The 2016 Arizona Legislative Session ended on May 7th. Of the 1,247 bills introduced, 388 bills were passed by the legislature, and 374 were signed into law by the Governor. Great work was put in by … Read More
Arizona Education on Horizon

May 22, 2016

Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 22, 2016
Click below to learn more about how school districts are planning their budgets as they await the results of Proposition 123. Hear from Lori Garvey, Assistant Superintendent for the Madison School … Read More
Proposition 123: A First Step

May 20, 2016
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Author: Vince Roig, Founding Chairman and Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
May 20, 2016
As the final results of the special election have come in, Helios is pleased that the years-long, inflationary, K-12 funding lawsuit between the legislature and our public schools has been settled … Read More
Every Child

May 16, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 16, 2016
Education has the ability to change the life of a child and strengthen the community in which they live. And, every child, regardless of zip code deserves a high-quality education. Arizona has … 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
Three Florida Universities Partnering To Increase Student Success

April 8, 2016
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Author: Linda Jacobson
April 8, 2016
As a high school student in Venezuela, Alejandro Bolivar found himself fascinated by biology. So when his family followed his grandparents to the Tampa area, Bolivar applied to the University of … Read More