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Global Pandemic Exacerbates Student Need
July 28, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 28, 2020Supporting Former Foster Youth During a Time of Crisis
Former foster youth face a myriad of challenges in completing a college degree. While we might assume financial issues are the most … Read More
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Elevating Teacher Voices in the Midst of a Pandemic
July 27, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Christine M. Thompson, President & CEO, Expect More Arizona
July 27, 2020In late May, Expect More Arizona conducted a voluntary survey of Arizona educators. We asked participants to reflect on the overnight shift to remote instruction, and to share their thoughts and … Read More
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The Importance of the 2020 Census on Florida
July 27, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 27, 2020The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the next decade. That funding shapes many different … Read More
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July 27, 2020
Author: Paul J. Luna, Helios Education Foundation
July 27, 2020As we continue through this challenging and extraordinary time, one of the most important conversations we are having is how to ensure our students receive a high-quality education whether that be … Read More
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Project Benjamin Opens Dialogue About FAFSA
July 24, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 24, 2020For many first-generation students, the thought of college can be very daunting. Add to it the ever-changing and very confusing financial aid process. From the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal … Read More
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July 21, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 21, 2020Make Way for Books, in partnership with Helios Education Foundation, is working to create and strengthen culturally-responsive, optimal learning environments to ensure young children develop emergent … Read More
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Helios' Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
July 20, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 20, 2020Helios Education Foundation joins the collective grieving of the Nation. This weekend, Congressman John Lewis, a lifetime civil rights advocate, public servant, and inspiration to us all passed away. … Read More
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Access and Equity in Early Childhood Education
July 2, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Michelle Conroy Director, Early Grade Success Initiatives
July 2, 2020The early years of childhood are formative in development, and quality early education experiences play a pivotal role in establishing a strong foundation in learning. A lack of access to quality … Read More
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Why Foundations are Engaging in Public Policy Efforts
July 2, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Center for Effective Philanthropy
July 2, 2020Below is an excerpt from the first blog post in a five-part series titled, “Foundations and Policy Engagement: Insights in Their Own Words,” by the Center for Effective Philanthropy on the CEP Blog. … Read More