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Lessons from Florida's Third Grade Reading Retention Policy and Implications for Arizona
October 22, 2014
Author: Helios Education Foundation
Posted on: October 22, 2014
It is generally accepted that third grade is a critical pivot point for reading proficiency. More than a decade ago, Florida led the nation in implementing a policy that required that struggling … Read More
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Students Engage in College and Career Readiness with Future Plans
October 16, 2014
Posted on: October 16, 2014
Pinellas County Schools students are empowered to take charge of college and career planning with the launch of Future Plans™.
Future Plans™, a collaborative effort between Pinellas County Schools … Read More
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October 15, 2014
Posted on: October 15, 2014
MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan education and social policy research firm, released new findings today from a rigorous evaluation of the Mathematics Access Performance Scholarship (MAPS) program at … Read More
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October 2, 2014
Posted on: October 2, 2014
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) was awarded a $480,000 grant by Helios Education Foundation to empower parents residing in Coconino, Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma counties.
The funding will support a … Read More
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Vince Roig Recognized with the Champion of College Access Award
October 1, 2014
Posted on: October 1, 2014
Vince Roig was recently recognized by the National College Access Network (NCAN) with the Champion of College Access Award. This award is given to individuals who work to create opportunities for … Read More