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Helios Education Foundation Request for Proposals Documents NOW Available
December 11, 2009
Posted on: December 11, 2009
In support of teacher professional development among early childhood educators, Helios is launching a Request for Proposals designed to strengthen the literacy and language acquisition knowledge and … Read More
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December 4, 2009
Posted on: December 4, 2009
The Helios Education Foundation has awarded a $49,926 grant to Improving Fifth Grade Students' Understanding of Rational Numbers, a project instituted by the University of Arizona College of … Read More
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UA Launches Jr. BIOTECH Program in Arizona Middle Schools
December 3, 2009
Posted on: December 3, 2009
Helios Education Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant to the University of Arizona's Jr. BIOTECH program, a project that connects middle school science teachers with the resources and training … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation Helps Teachers Increase their Math and Science Knowledge
December 3, 2009
Posted on: December 3, 2009
Helios Education Foundation is excited to be partnering with the University of Florida and the Pinellas County School District to create the Master Teachers Initiative. Our $1.6 million investment … Read More
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College Preparatory Academy Helps Create A College-Going Culture In Globe, Miami and San Carlos
October 5, 2009
Posted on: October 5, 2009
(Phoenix, AZ) - Oct 5, 2009. Helios Education Foundation and Signal Peak Community Foundation are working to prepare students for postsecondary education success and the 21st century workforce … Read More
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Teacher Quest Tampa Bay Celebrates Successful First Year
September 30, 2009
Posted on: September 30, 2009
The Teacher Quest Tampa Bay Pilot Program successfully completed its first year by placing seven secondary teachers at select companies. The Helios Education Foundation and Florida’s Technological … Read More
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Newly Elected Roig Brings History and Expertise to Helios Education Foundation Board of Directors
September 28, 2009
Posted on: September 28, 2009
PHOENIX, AZ — Helios Education Foundation recently the election of Jane Roig as the newest addition to its eight-member board of directors. Ms. Roig’s impressive professional background includes … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation Presents Opportunities - A Look at Our 2008-2009 Highlights
September 18, 2009
Posted on: September 18, 2009
Helios Education Foundation was established in 2004 with the mission of enriching the lives of individuals in Arizona and Florida by creating opportunities for success in postsecondary education. … Read More
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Is “Average” Good Enough for Arizonans When It Comes to Education?
August 17, 2009
Posted on: August 17, 2009
When it comes to education in Arizona, there are signs that we are becoming complacent in our hopes and aspirations for what education can and should be. Last week’s Republic article even informed us … Read More
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Middle School Mathematics Education Pilot Project Launched Today
August 10, 2009
Posted on: August 10, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - SunBay Digital Mathematics, a math education pilot project, was recently launched. The Helios Education Foundation and the Pinellas County School District are partnering with SRI … Read More
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August 6, 2009
Posted on: August 6, 2009
Beat the Odds Institute and Stand for Children each receive first-time $450,000 grants
PHOENIX, AZ –The Arizona Community Foundation and Helios Education Foundation proudly announce the award of $900 … Read More
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44 Helios Scholars graduate from TGen intern program
July 31, 2009
Posted on: July 31, 2009
Eight-week summer instruction prepares students for careers in science
PHOENIX, AZ – Future leaders in science and medicine graduated from an intense summer internship program today from the … Read More
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Internships for Teachers Help Teach Real World Science and Math
July 25, 2009
Posted on: July 25, 2009
Helios Education Foundation and the Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA) joined efforts to expand the Teacher Quest program to the Tampa Bay community. The six-week summer … Read More
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Partnerships Help College Depot Open Its Doors
June 10, 2009
Posted on: June 10, 2009
Paul Luna, talked to a crowd of over 200 during the College Depot Dedication, a unique full-service college planning center located at Burton Barr Central Library in downtown Phoenix. Community … Read More
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Vince Roig Keynotes Mayor's Latinos Unidos Luncheon
May 21, 2009
Posted on: May 21, 2009
May 20, 2009 - Vince Roig addressed a crowd of over 500 community members and elected officials during the Mayor's 12th Annual Latinos Unidos Conference and Luncheon in May. The event is hosted … Read More
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Setting the Path for Future Economic Success-Opinion-Editorial
May 18, 2009
Posted on: May 18, 2009
Historians tell us the establishment of Arizona’s first university in 1885 in Tucson was met with a bombardment of ripe eggs and rotten vegetables.
The local citizenry had sent a representative to … Read More
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Helios President/CEO Leads Collaborative Expect More Arizona Campaign
April 28, 2009
Posted on: April 28, 2009
PHOENIX – Helios Education Foundation President and CEO Paul Luna, along with other community partners and philanthropic organizations, recently launched Expect More Arizona, a new nonpolitical … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation Chairman Vince Roig to Keynote Mayor's Latinos Unidos Luncheon
April 27, 2009
Posted on: April 27, 2009
Tampa, FL – Helios Education Foundation Board Chairman, Vince Roig will deliver the keynote address during the 2009 Latinos Unidos Luncheon in Tampa, FL.
The luncheon and conference, hosted by the … Read More
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Foundation Elects Rays' Mark Fernandez to Board of Directors
April 20, 2009
Posted on: April 20, 2009
Phoenix, AZ/Tampa, FL – Helios Education Foundation’s Board of Directors has elected Mark Fernandez as its newest member. Fernandez, who has strong community ties in both Florida and Arizona, will … Read More
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Helios Donates $2 Million to UA's Assurance Scholarship Program
February 19, 2009
Posted on: February 19, 2009
TUCSON, ARIZ. – Helios Education Foundation has committed $2 million to the Arizona Assurance scholarship program at The University of Arizona.
The jointly public-private funded financial aid … Read More
