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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

• 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

• New Study Shows Performance-Based Scholarships Can Accelerate the Progress of Developmental Math Students in Community College

  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

• CPLC and Helios Education Foundation to Encourage Latino Parents to Advocate for their Children’s Education & Health

  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

• 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