Blog Posts
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May 28, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
May 28, 2021Over the past several months, the Helios board and senior management team have been refining our vision for the next five years. We will continue to focus on creating opportunities for students to … Read More
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Arizona Receives Grant to Amplify State-Level FAFSA Completion Resources and Assistance
May 26, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Julie Sainz, AZ FAFSA Challenge Project Director, Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
May 26, 2021Arizona was recently awarded a $50,000 grant by the National College Attainment Network (NCAN) to amplify state-level Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion resources and … Read More
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2020 State of Preschool Report Released
May 26, 2021
Author: Michelle Conroy, Director, Early Grade Success Initiatives
May 26, 2021At Helios Education Foundation, we believe becoming successful in postsecondary education is rooted in having an enriching, foundational early learning experience. We also know that quality early … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation and YUHSD Announce Class of 2021 Ready Now Yuma Scholarship Recipients
May 12, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Yuma Union High School District
May 12, 2021Helios Education Foundation and Yuma Union High School District announced six recipients of the annual Ready Now Yuma Scholarship this week.
The scholarship is worth up to $15,000 each year and is … Read More
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FIU Foundation Brings Together Diverse Voices to Guide New Office of Inclusive Philanthropy
May 4, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Florida International University
May 4, 2021In support of the university-wide effort to strengthen equity and inclusion at Florida International University, the FIU Foundation has designated a team of diverse development officers focused on … Read More
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Teach For America Teacher Shares Impact of COVID-19 on Teaching, Students
April 29, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
April 29, 2021April is the Month of the Young Child. While Helios’ work focuses on ensuring students in Arizona and Florida are prepared to succeed in postsecondary education, we know that preparation begins with … Read More
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Setting Families Up for Success Through Read Better Be Better At Home
April 15, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Michelle Conroy, Program Director, Early Grade Success
April 15, 2021As the coronavirus spread last spring, schools across Arizona closed their doors. Teachers, parents, and students struggled to navigate a virtual learning environment for which most were unprepared. … Read More
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April 13, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
April 13, 2021The COVID-19 global pandemic destabilized business and education by requiring in-home lock down measures that led to retail, workplace, and campus closures. As the weeks dragged and COVID-19 spread, … Read More
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Checking In With The Community: The Parramore Education and Innovation District
April 9, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
April 9, 2021Helios Education Foundation first invested into the Parramore community of Orlando in 2017, and augmented its investment in 2019. The Parramore Education and Innovation District (PEID) intended to … Read More
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Understanding Student and Family Needs During the Pandemic
April 9, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Roxanne Dewyer-Murphy, Director Of Statewide Initiatives And The Arizona College Access Network
April 9, 2021Earlier this academic year, College Success Arizona (CSA), in partnership with Arizona GEAR UP, embarked on a survey together to better understand parent perceptions regarding student support for … Read More
