JANUARY 2024

Happy 2024!

Thank you for being part of our powerful network of advocates! We need your voice and expertise to ensure every Arizona student receives an excellent education. This year, Education Forward Arizona will continue to advocate for priorities that support increasing the state’s educational attainment goal, known as Achieve60AZ. The advocacy priorities for 2024 include: 

• Advocating for Dual Enrollment and other initiatives that increase access to education and training after high school

• Expanding the Arizona College Promise Program

• Agreeing on a permanent solution to the Aggregate Expenditure Limit (AEL)

• Strengthening accountability and transparency around Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESAs)

• Supporting P-20 education funding 

During this year’s session, we will send regular updates on the latest happenings at the Capitol, encourage opportunities to communicate with legislators using the Request to Speak (RTS) system, and promote monthly Education Power Hours where you can hear from guest speakers and experts about the latest at the Capitol.

On Monday, January 8, Governor Hobbs gave her second State of the State address where she laid out her vision and priorities for the year ahead.

Increasing educational attainment is the North Star that guides Education Forward Arizona’s work, and it is encouraging that many of the Governor’s education priorities support the organization’s pursuit of reaching the state’s Achieve60AZ attainment goal.

Education Forward Arizona stands ready to work with the Governor and Arizona’s legislative leaders to support policies and investments intended to increase student success and attainment.

Read our latest blog for an in-depth look at the educational priorities mentioned in the 2024 State of the State address, and become an Education Forward Arizona advocate to learn more about how you can help.

• Learn how to use the Request To Speak program (RTS)
• Hear how the Arizona Promise Program is helping students afford college at the three state universities.  
• Get the inside scoop on financial aid resources for students in Arizona community colleges