Blog Posts
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Early Learning Alignment Intends to Increase Readiness
November 12, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
November 12, 2021Learning starts early as a child observes his environment, mimics sound, and expresses his emotions; regrettably so do education equity gaps. Research indicates seemingly commonplace interactions … Read More
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Helios Education Foundation's Statement on Pandemic's Impact
October 27, 2021
Author: Helios Education Foundation
October 27, 2021On Monday, the Arizona State Board of Education released a set of analyses on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the progress of state’s students, drawn from reports it prepared with the State … Read More
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College Access and Attainment: Strategies and Programs for Men of Color
October 8, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
October 8, 2021The impact of a college education reaches far beyond any one student. A college degree has the power to change a family’s economic outlook, lift future generations to new heights, and inspire whole … Read More
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October 1, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
October 1, 2021One of the most intimidating aspects of completing a postsecondary degree is financial uncertainty. Too often students with high potential but low means shy away from pursuing a degree based on the … Read More
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Tempe PRE (Preschool Resource Expansion)
September 29, 2021
Author: Helios Education Foundation
September 29, 2021Success in postsecondary education starts with success in the learning years and Helios is committed to ensuring all students, regardless of background of background or zip code, have access to high … Read More
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Accelerating Early Literacy: Policies and Investments to Scale What Works
September 29, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Read On Arizona
September 29, 2021Reading is the foundational skill for school success, and research shows that reading proficieny at the end of third grade is a strong predictor of high school graduation and college attendance. … Read More
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Achieve Miami: Creating Opportunities & Bridging Communities
September 28, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Achieve Miami
September 28, 2021While education disparities have existed for years, the pandemic shone a bright light on various systemic inequities within this country that need to be addressed. In addition to issues of unequal … Read More
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The Impact of COVID on Academic Performance in Arizona
September 27, 2021
Author: Helios Education Foundation
September 27, 2021On September 27, the Arizona Department of Education presented a report to the State Board of Education outlining the results of the 2021 AZ Merit 2, Arizona’s standardized test to measure student … Read More
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2021 Arizona State Assessment Results Indicate Need to Support Students and Educators After Pandemic
August 27, 2021
Author: Helios Education Foundation
August 27, 2021Today, the Arizona Department of Education released the results of the 2021 AzMERIT State Assessment. While the results are concerning, they are not completely unexpected given the upheaval in the … Read More
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College Access and Success in the Virtual Environment
August 25, 2021
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
August 25, 2021As the pandemic wore on during the 2020-2021 academic year, K-12 education leaders sought opportunities for students to remain focused on college access and enrollment. Community partnerships led to … Read More
