News Articles
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Statement on Arizona HCR2036 / SCR1007 and HB2598
February 18, 2020
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: February 18, 2020
Helios Education Foundation believes that education changes lives and makes our communities better. Helios also believes that it is in Arizona’s best interest – both economically and socially – to … Read More
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New Partnership Aims to Close Rural Education Gap
January 28, 2020
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: January 28, 2020
Soon hundreds of rural Arizona high school students now have access to the advanced curriculum and instruction needed to prepare them for success in college and careers thanks to a new partnership … Read More
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January 22, 2020
Author: LEAP Tampa Bay College Access Network
Posted on: January 22, 2020
Lumina Foundation has recognized Tampa Bay as one of the first “Talent Hubs” in Florida for its efforts to attract, retain and cultivate talent. The designation includes a $125,000 grant to the LEAP … Read More
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Arizona Needs Strong Leadership to Address Education Funding Issues
December 6, 2019
Author: Vince Roig, Founding Chairman, Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: December 6, 2019
Currently in Arizona, only one out of every four preschoolers are in quality early learning settings; less than half of third-graders are proficient in reading; less than half of eighth graders are … Read More
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Vince and Jane Roig Honored with the 2019 Leaders and Legends Award
October 15, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: October 15, 2019
In honor of their dedication and commitment to student success, Vince and Jane Roig were honored with the 2019 Leaders and Legends Award by College Success Arizona. Leaders and Legends is a … Read More
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October 2, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: October 2, 2019
In a historic moment in Arizona, we saw education, executive, legislative, business, and community leaders come together to settle an inflationary lawsuit. Arizona voters passed this settlement via … Read More
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Time to Start on Pragmatic Solution to Education Funding
August 30, 2019
Author: Jim Swanson, President/CEO, Kitchell Corporation; Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council; Paul J. Luna, President and CEO, Helios Education Foundation; Colleen Smith, President, Coconino Community College; Mark Joraanstad, Executive Director, Arizona School Administrators; and Ted Maxwell, Maj Gen (USAF, Ret.) President and CEO, Southern Arizona Leadership Council
Posted on: August 30, 2019
Helios Education Foundation President and CEO, Paul J. Luna, co-authored this op-ed on the importance of investing in education in Arizona. It was originally published in The Arizona Capitol Times on … Read More
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Janice Palmer Appointed to Governor Doug Ducey’s Arizona Complete Count Committee
August 23, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: August 23, 2019
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently announced the members of the Arizona Complete Count Committee (CCC), a 23-member committee charged with ensuring Arizona’s Census 2020 count is as complete and … Read More
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Parramore Education and Innovation District Initiative Receives $2 Million
August 23, 2019
Author: University of Central Florida
Posted on: August 23, 2019
The UCF-led initiative is a partnership aimed at strengthening the Pre-K to Ph.D. educational ecosystem in the Parramore community.
The Parramore Education and Innovation District initiative, … Read More
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August 8, 2019
Author: Northern Arizona University
Posted on: August 8, 2019
A $2.7 million award from Helios Education Foundation will create a collaborative initiative at Northern Arizona University Yuma that that will help high school students transition to college and … Read More
