RESEARCH

We utilize data to drive our three pillars to ensure students are reading by the end of third grade, increasing college enrollments, and increasing postsecondary degree attainment.

With this information, we seek to influence educational outcomes by working directly with the state departments of education, Boards of education, and other key stakeholders.

By grounding our investment and policy strategies in data, we back the best approaches in preparing low-income and historically underrepresented students for success in college and in life.

Helios Research

Insights from a Survey of Florida Early Learning Coalitions

Helios Education Foundation and TSG Advisors – Education surveyed early learning leaders across Florida to understand how they access, interpret, and use data. Explore the key findings to learn more about Florida’s early learning system.

A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time

An increasing number of accelerated students enter college with numerous credits already completed in high school, but their postsecondary transition experience remains largely unexamined. Explore "A Freshman and a Junior at the Same Time" to learn more.

How the Florida College System Helps Power the State’s Economy

For hundreds of thousands of Floridians, the state’s 28 public colleges are more than a gateway to higher education—they serve as a bridge to opportunity. Explore "An Engine of Opportunity" to learn about the Florida College System's economic impact.

Missing Too Much High School

Chronic absence rates among Arizona high school students are much higher than those in younger grades, with significant disparities persisting across student groups. Explore "Missing Too Much High School" to learn about trends and recommendations.

Beyond Financial Support

While traditional scholarships help students access higher education, scholarship funds can have a much greater impact when combined with additional supports. Explore "Beyond Financial Support" to learn about scholarship programs designed for student success.

Still Missing Too Much School

Students across the country and in Arizona continue to miss too much school. In Arizona, new research by Helios Education Foundation and WestEd reveals that 29% of public school students in grades 1-8 were chronically absent during the 2022-23 school year.