News Articles
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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
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Helios Scholars at TGen Explore More Than Biomedical Science
August 2, 2019
Author: TGen
Posted on: August 2, 2019
‘Soft skills’ and networking help prepare students researching real-life solutions for patients today
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Aug. 2, 2019 — For two members of the 2019 class of Helios Scholars at TGen, … Read More
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Decision Center for Educational Excellence Unveils New Data Tool
June 7, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: June 7, 2019
The Decision Center for Educational Excellence Powered by Helios Education Foundation, recently unveiled a new interactive tool that presents data on high school graduation rates and college-going … Read More
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Public-Private Partnership Establishes Arizona Center for Student Success
June 7, 2019
Author: Arizona Center for Student Success
Posted on: June 7, 2019
Helios Education Foundation is proud to partner with Governor Ducey’s office, Pima Community College Foundation, and the Arizona Community Foundation to establish the Arizona Center for Student … Read More
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Helios Scholars at TGen Prepares Students for Success
June 6, 2019
Author: TGen
Posted on: June 6, 2019
One intern seeks physician-scientist career after participating in real-life biomedical research at TGen
PHOENIX, Ariz. — June 10, 2019 — For recent college graduate Annie Schmidt, her internship … Read More
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Majority of Arizonans Support Efforts to Create More Educational Opportunity for Latino Students
May 9, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: May 9, 2019
A recent voter poll indicates that the majority of Arizonans support dual-language education for children. In addition, nearly 60 percent of respondents approve of a measure that would allow … Read More
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Vince Yanez Appointed to the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board
April 23, 2019
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: April 23, 2019
Vince Yanez, Helios’ Senior Vice President of Arizona Community Engagement, was recently appointed to the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (more commonly known as the First … Read More
