Blog Posts
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Two-Way Immersion Classes Build Path for Academic Success
January 28, 2020
Author: Michael Robert, Superintendent, Osborn School District
January 28, 2020The preschoolers were a mix of English and Spanish speakers. They sat quietly as their teacher read them a story, then put down the book. Now it was their turn. Whether the book had been read in … Read More
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Building Trusted Relationships with Florida Students
January 24, 2020
Author: Jillian Hasner, President and CEO, Take Stock in Children
January 24, 2020This year, Take Stock in Children is celebrating our 25th year of providing mentors, scholarships, and hope to Florida students in poverty. For those unfamiliar with Take Stock, our signature … Read More
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January 22, 2020
Author: Paul J. Luna, Helios Education Foundation
January 22, 2020January 1 not only marked the start of a new year but it was also the dawn of a new decade. A new decade provides an opportunity for our nation to conduct a national census. The census is done … Read More
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January 10, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
January 10, 2020Connecting student potential to limitless possibilities through the completion of a postsecondary degree is more than an aspirational goal for Helios Education Foundation. Ensuring all students, … Read More
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Collaboration and Innovation Uplift Parramore Residents in Orlando
December 19, 2019
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
December 19, 2019In the Parramore neighborhood of Orlando musical legends Ella Fitzgerald and BB King were regulars at the South Street Casino and felt at home at the Wells’ Built Hotel. In the 1920’s Parramore was a … Read More
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Arizona Voters Support Investing in High-Quality Early Childhood Education Opportunities
December 18, 2019
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
December 18, 2019According to a recent poll conducted by Moore Information, more than 70% of voters support Arizona investing in high-quality early childhood education opportunities.
Indeed, the importance of … Read More
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Student Perspective: First-Generation UCF Student Daniela Garcia
November 25, 2019
No CommentsAuthor: Daniela Garcia, University of Central Florida Student
November 25, 2019The post below was a speech given by first-generation University of Central Florida student, Daniela Garcia, at the IGNITE Fundraising Campaign Closing Celebration.
Ignite Closing Celebration … Read More
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November 22, 2019
Author: Paul J. Luna, Helios Education Foundation
November 22, 2019Earlier this month, the United States Supreme Court began hearing arguments regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Essentially, DACA provides more than 700,000 … Read More
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Expect More Arizona Celebrates 10 Years of Supporting Education as a Top Priority
November 18, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
November 18, 2019Just over ten years ago, Expect More Arizona was born. The goal was to create a movement that would change the culture and make Arizona an education state in which all students have the chance to … Read More
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Reenrollment Increases Attributed to Strategic Incentive
October 24, 2019
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
October 24, 2019Research shows that a vast majority of students who enroll in a community college do not complete their degree within a six-year period. Each semester, students drop out or “stop out” of college for … Read More
