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New Data Illustrates Progress and Opportunities for Arizona’s Civic Health
Prensa Arizona: Premian a Liderazgos que Luchan por la Educación de la Comunidad Hispana en Arizona
Arizona Capitol Times: What Do Arizona Voters Want on Election Reform? We Asked.
2025 Arizona Education Progress Meter Update
Center for the Future of Arizona and Education Forward Arizona release updates to the Arizona Education Progress Meter, the state’s widely accepted framework for measuring P-20 education.
Celebrating Arizona’s Public Servants: Nominations Open for the 2025 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards
Arizona Republic: Arizona Voters Want Convenience, Accuracy, Access Over Faster Election Results
Navajo County Teens Empowered Through CFA’s Virtual Internship Program to Create Youth-Driven Mental Health Solution
High-Quality Virtual Internships Engage Rural Youth and Catalyze Long-Term Leadership Opportunities
Center for the Future of Arizona to Launch Arizona Media Institute Powered by Visionary Investment from Don Budinger
New Initiative Supports Arizona’s Media in Building Trust, Enhancing Public Understanding, and Driving Engagement
2024 in Review: Empowering a Competitive Workforce for Arizona
2024 In Review: Bridging Gaps Through Collaboration - Expanding Career Pathways and Building Arizona's Healthcare Workforce
2024 in Review: Strengthening Arizona’s Civic Health
2025 Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows Named
18 local leaders selected for Fellowship from Center for the Future of Arizona, Pima Community College & Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Center for the Future of Arizona Appoints New Board Member Kate Baker
3 Facts About Arizonans’ Health Care Access and Satisfaction
AZ Central: What Is Civic Health, and Why Is Arizona's Not as Strong as It Could Be?
How much you trust our leaders and engage with others matters. It's a key part of the effort to build a stronger future for Arizona.
Providing Value to Arizonans: The Thomas R. Brown Family Private Foundation Invests in Opportunities
Queen Creek Students Lead Real Change at Their Schools, Spark a Lifetime of Civic Engagement
CFA Named Top 10 Finalist by Phoenix Business Journal’s 2024 Best Places to Work
Moving Forward After Prop 140: The Work Toward Fairer Elections Continues
Statement on the Unofficial Results of Ballot Initiative
Applications Open: Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Returns to Advance Workforce Innovation and Economic Prosperity
A Collaboration between Center for the Future of Arizona, Pima Community College, and The Aspen Institute to Equip Workforce Development Leaders
Let’s build an Arizona that represents all of us
Restoring balance in our elections starts with Proposition 140
Arizona Voices: Arizonans are more united than you think - it's time our elections reflected that
Opinion: Proposition 140 ends the system that pushes Arizona politics to extremes
I have the data to prove that Arizonans are practical, independent-minded people who agree more than we disagree on big, important issues.
Business community can channel voters' voices to move Arizona forward
Arizonans Appear to Have Stronger Connection to Civic Language Than Peers Nationally
Finding Stems from New Arizona Civic Life Partnership Report
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Health & Wellbeing
Confronting Cognitive Dissonance—Why Arizona Leaders Must Bridge the Disconnect Between Voter Priorities and Policy Outcomes
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Fair, Just, And Equitable Systems
Sybil Francis Named Arizona Capitol Times Woman Achievers' Woman of the Year
What Arizonans Want from Candidates and Leaders Heading Into the 2024 Election
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda shows voters are looking for solutions, long-term planning, and leadership that bridges divides
Arizona Voters Want Long-Term Planning and Stable Revenue to Support Future Growth
New survey findings reveal clear support across political affiliation for a strategic investment approach to ensure the state’s prosperity
Arizona’s Future Workforce Relies on Improvements to Post-Secondary Outcomes for Arizona Students
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Civic Engagement and Leadership
Center for the Future of Arizona Announces Support for Make Elections Fair Ballot Initiative
Arizona Voters Agree on Increasing Post-Secondary Attainment and State Investment in Higher Education
Overwhelming Support in New Survey Underscores Arizona’s Longstanding Commitment to Building a Highly Educated and Skilled Population
Arizona Voters Prioritize Groundwater Protection and Forest Management in New Arizona Voters’ Agenda
Overwhelming majority support in new survey underscores longstanding commitment to sustainable practices
New Arizona Voters’ Agenda Survey: Voters Concerned About Partisanship and Committed to Fair Election Participation
New findings on election issues show broad support for equal access to voting and changes to the partisan primary system
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Immigration Reform
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Environment and Sustainable Future
Arizona’s Record-Breaking Summer and the Urgent Call for Action
Powering the Future: Educators Connect Classroom to Careers at Palo Verde Externship Day
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Education
Strengthening Our Team to Amplify Impact
Arizona Horizon: Arizona Shared Public Values - Jobs and Economic Opportunity
Sybil Francis Named Among Most Influential Women in Arizona
Center for the Future of Arizona Honors 2024 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards Recipients
Annual awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of non-elected public servants
Arizona Personalized Learning Network from Center for the Future of Arizona Expands with ‘Explore’ Initiative
Empowering Educators to Implement Personalized Learning
Arizona PBS, Center for the Future of Arizona establish partnership aimed at educating voters ahead of November’s election
Partnership to result in five-episode digital-first ‘Voter Ed’ series and the production of seven issue-focused packages to air on ‘Arizona Horizon’
Arizona Horizon:
Where do Arizona voters stand on key issues?
Survey: Many Arizona voters think candidates are out of touch on most important issues
Pay for Arizona’s Elementary Teachers Remains Low Among National Rankings; Secondary Teachers See Decline in Ranking Year-Over-Year
Center for the Future of Arizona Forges Partnerships to Empower Peoria Students in Expanded Career and Technical Education
Housing and Homelessness Are Major Issues for Arizona Voters; Strong Desire for State and Local Government to Do More
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda reveals voters want elected leaders to do more to deliver solutions
Large Majority of Arizona Voters Want Bipartisan Solutions to Border Crisis; Immigration Reform
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda findings highlight that the majority of Arizona’s likely voters seek practical solutions for a priority issue that is less divisive among the public than commonly believed
Arizona Voters Want Better Planning For Future Growth; Firm Against Cuts to Core Services
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda findings highlight a clear call for leadership and sustainable solutions
Majority of Arizona Voters Agree on Increased Investment and Improvement in Education
The 2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda reveals overwhelming support for tangible actions to ensure a quality education for every child.
Majority of Arizona Voters Agree On Key Issues Ahead of Elections
2024 Arizona Voters’ Agenda illuminates voters’ priorities and big questions for candidates
The Power of Positivity: How Sybil Francis and CFA are Bringing Arizonans Together
Arizona Healthcare Leaders Collaborate To Address Workforce Needs
2nd Annual Arizona Healthcare Workforce Summit Facilitates Connections And Solutions
Arizona Health Care Leaders to Collaborate in Addressing Workforce Needs
Second annual Arizona Healthcare Workforce Summit unites partners around “Continuing Connections and Pathways to Collaboration”
Center for the Future of Arizona Seeks Nominations for the 2024 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards
Peoria Education Foundation Recognizes CFA’s Work with Peoria Unified School District
Arizona Organizations Among Recipients of $14 Million Department of Labor Grant to Bolster Youth Workforce Development
Bringing a Flowing Stream Back to Superior
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Communities Building a Sustainable Future: A Spotlight on Rainwater Harvesting
Arizona Education Progress Meter Update
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) and Education Forward Arizona recently released updates to the Arizona Education Progress Meter, the state’s widely accepted framework for measuring P-20 education.
Arizona Capitol Times: Engaging the broader electorate in 2024
Arizona Daily Star: Elevating Tucson's voice in 2024 elections
Sybil Francis Recognized on AZ Big 100 - Top 50 Leaders Shaping Arizona Business
Understanding the Latest Data on Air Quality: An Important Factor in Overall Health and Well-Being in Arizona
How 2023 Paved the Way for Another Year of Innovation in Arizona
KJZZ 91.5: Polls show Arizonans agree on most big issues. The politicians who represent them don't
250+ U.S. Educators, Leaders Gather in Arizona to Accelerate Adoption of Personalized, Competency-Based Learning
AZ Central: How to keep the 2024 election focused on issues voters actually care about
Arizona students are helping to decide school budgets. In the process, they are learning about democracy
Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Closes with Actionable Solutions
Competitive cohort presents ideas aimed at resolving local workforce development challenges
Arizona’s Jobs Progress Meter Shows Some Strengths and Weaknesses Remain Post-COVID-19
Center for the Future of Arizona Appoints Two New Board Members
Bridging Gaps Between Education and Employment
CFA hosts first Healthcare Workforce Summit & Apprenticeship Accelerator in Yuma
AZ Big Media: CFA Named Nonprofit of the Year
Fabulous Arizona: Nonprofit of the Month, Center for the Future of Arizona
Center for the Future of Arizona Announces Major Helios Grant to Advance Education in the State
Funds kick off organization’s three-year “Building Arizona’s Bright Future Together” campaign
Arizona Progress Meter Update: Civic Health
Center for the Future of Arizona and The Flinn Foundation Release New Civic Health Data
Highlighting gaps in civic health ahead of a critical election year
Statewide Consensus Fuels Drive for Arizona Leaders to Forge a Sustainable Future
Strategies and resources to leverage available funding and advance Arizonans’ priorities spotlighted at annual conference
Sybil Francis Among 2023's Great 48
Dr. Sybil Francis is Changing Arizona
Arizona Horizon:
Celebrating 20 years of Center for the Future of Arizona
Center for the Future of Arizona Receives Esteemed Proclamation from Governor in Honor of 20th Anniversary
Center for the Future of Arizona’s 20th Anniversary Builds Momentum to Achieve The Arizona We Want
Arizona leaders across sectors gathered to mark the nonprofit's milestone
Unlocking the Door to Housing: A Dive into the Realities and Hopes for Housing Affordability in the Grand Canyon State
Center for the Future of Arizona Celebrating 20th Anniversary
A year-long celebration of impact will culminate in an event with leaders from across the state
New America Announces National Class of Fellows 2024
CFA Supports Two New Arizona Fellows
Dr. Sybil Francis Honored by Arizona Capitol Times as 2023 Leader of the Year in Public Policy
Arizona Progress Meter Update
Despite Progress, Arizona's Teacher Pay Lags Behind Other States
Virtual Internships Eliminate Barriers to Align Opportunity for Arizona Students with Workforce Needs
School Participatory Budgeting Empowers Future Generation of Arizonans
America is Not as Divided as You Think
Center for the Future of Arizona Names Recipients of 2023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards
Annual awards recognize the value of civic service through nonelected public servants
Center for the Future of Arizona's Sybil Francis
CFA Board of Directors Appoints Dr. Sybil Francis as Chair, President & CEO
CFA Staff Promotions Expand Impact for Arizona
Low Post-Secondary Enrollment Numbers Demonstrate Ongoing COVID-19 Impact on Educational Outcomes in Arizona; Resilience in University Enrollment
Arizona Infrastructure Progress Meter Update
Advancements in Internet Access for Arizonans; More Work to be Done
Meet CFA’s Statewide Arizona Pathways to Prosperity Team!
Dedicated support reaches all corners of Arizona
Phoenix Business Journal: Most Admired Leaders, Sybil Francis Named Lifetime Achievement Winner
If You Gave Elementary School Students $2K, How Would They Spend It?
AZ Central: Arizona voters were clear on their priorities. Yet lawmakers continue to ignore them
Most Arizona voters say education, water, housing affordability and homelessness are priorities. Why isn't the Legislature listening?
Arizona’s Mental Health Crisis Remains a Challenge
Arizona Capitol Times: Voters Agree Sustainability is Key to Our Future
How Standards-Based Grading Is Empowering Arizona Students to Own Their Education
Kuhlmann & Taylor: Inside a 3-year experiment to rethink grading and student achievement through the lens of personalized & competency-based learning.
Center for the Future of Arizona Introduces 2023 Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows
Local leaders selected for the program in partnership with Pima Community College and Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Center for the Future of Arizona Seeks Nominations for the 2023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards
Tucson Students Inform Community Action
Participatory budgeting success in schools is trickling up to the municipal level
Updates to Arizona Jobs Progress Meter Show Continued Improvement in State’s Employment Situation; New Tools Make Data More Accessible
Changing What Learning Looks Like: Santa Cruz Unified School District Demonstrates the Possibilities and Positive Impact of Student-Centered Approaches
Updates to Arizona Young Talent Progress Meter Show New Insights
Arizona Capitol Times: Arizona’s Elected Officials: Don’t Lose Sight of Voter Priorities
Center for the Future of Arizona Selected to Participate in the Advancing Racial Equity Community of Practice initiative, Led by The Bridgespan Group and Supported by the Walmart Foundation
Arizona Education Progress Meter Updated with 2022 Data
New Data Show Several Indicators Flat, With a Slight Decline in HS Graduation Rate and Modest Improvement in Third-Grade Reading and Post-Secondary Attainment
Center for the Future of Arizona to Launch Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy in Collaboration with Pima Community College & The Aspen Institute
AZ Central: Arizona now has a recipe for gridlock. Here's how elected leaders can avoid it
Opinion: Arizona could grind to a halt if a Democratic governor and Republican Legislature refuse to work together. Here's how they can avoid gridlock.
AZ Central: Why our poll accurately predicted Arizona election results when others failed
Opinion: Polls on the November election added once again to the perception that they cannot be trusted. But maybe they’re asking the wrong questions.
Phoenix Business Journal: CFA Named 2022 Best Places to Work Finalist
Arizona Daily Star: Arizona candidates need to heed voters’ voices
KTAR The Think Tank: Sybil Francis joins Mike O'Neil to discuss the results of the Arizona Voters' Agenda survey
KTAR The Mike Broomhead Show: Sybil Francis shares survey findings about what likely voters want candidates to discuss in the midterm election.
Arizona Horizon: The Center and HighGround conducts Arizona Voters' Agenda Survey
AZ Central: Voters want candidates who are willing to compromise and to answer these 3 questions
Opinion: Not election integrity. Most voters believe our elections are fair and secure. Rather, they want candidates to talk about these important issues.
KTAR Arizona’s Morning News: Sybil Francis shares data on the Arizona Voters’ Agenda survey findings about how likely voters feel about the election.
Arizona Capitol Times: Most Arizona voters say elections are fair and secure
Tucson Metro Chamber and Center for the Future of Arizona Collaborate to Launch Workforce Initiative at Sunnyside Unified School District’s Middle Schools
New poll clarifies issues Arizonans care about ahead of the mid-terms
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want the State to Do More to Address the Housing Affordability Crisis and Put an End to Landlord Discrimination
Big Question for Candidates: “How do you propose to ensure all residents have access to housing that is safe and affordable?”
Arizona Voters Concerned About Long-Term Water Supplies; Support Investments to Address Environmental Issues
Big Question for Candidates: “How should Arizona invest in securing our water future, cleaner air, energy improvement in rural areas, protecting our electric grid, and managing our forests?”
Why voters aren’t as polarized as they seem
Arizona voters say they’re flustered with the narrative of the state being polarized and divided. Recent polls show voters want candidates who are willing to compromise
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: A Vast Majority Supports Ongoing Investments in Critical Infrastructure
Big Question for Candidates: “Do you believe Arizona should prioritize cutting taxes or continue investing in critical infrastructure to keep up with growth, and why?”
Dr. Sybil Francis Honored by Arizona Capitol Times as 2022 Leader of the Year in Public Policy
New Arizona Voters’ Agenda Survey Reveals Majority Believes Elections Are Fair, Secure, Accurate
Latest statewide survey of likely voters provides insights into the Arizona election and expands data-driven guide to the issues voters across party lines care about most
Arizona Capitol Times: Is it time to retire the campaign pivot?
The primaries have passed and now candidates in Arizona are reshaping or pivoting their positions to try to appeal to voters in the general election. But most voters in the state want to hear candidates talk about plans and solutions to problems, not discussing politics and ideology.
New America Announces National Class of Fellows 2023
CFA Supporting Three New Arizona Fellows at the Prestigious Program
The Think Tank Host Mike O'Neil discuses the Arizona Voter's Agenda with Sybil Francis and Paul Bentz
What matters to Arizona voters might surprise you
Avoiding Election Pitfalls By Focusing on What the Majority of Arizona Voters Care About
What didn’t make the Arizona Voters’ Agenda provides insight into what to focus on instead
Innovating Arizona’s Education Model to Meet the Needs of Individual Students
Recent legislation has supported efforts to advance student-centered learning in Arizona
Center for the Future of Arizona Names 2022 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award Recipients
Annual awards honor outstanding non-elected public servants in Navajo County, Avondale, Tucson, and Phoenix.
Arizona Daily Star: 6 things for Arizona voters to keep in mind
Arizona Republic: Thinking about sitting out the election? Ask this first
Thinking about sitting out the primary election? Ask these 6 questions first
Arizona Republic: 'We do have things in common': New poll shows what Arizona voters agree on
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Functioning Border for Commerce and Immigration; Building a Wall Not a Priority
Big Question for Candidates: “How do you define a functioning border for commerce, and what is your vision for immigration reform?”
KJZZ The Show: Sybil Francis' interview with Steve Goldstein on Arizona Voters’ Agenda
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want Accessible and Secure Voting - Do Not Want to Eliminate Vote by Mail
Big Question for Candidates: “What should Arizona do to keep our elections secure while preventing barriers to participation?”
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Want to Protect Environment, Addressing Forest Fires and Air Quality Among Priorities
Big Question for Candidates: “What sustainable practices should continue and be implemented to protect Arizona’s air, land, and water and foster a high quality of life for all?”
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Care Deeply About Water and Arizona’s Long-term Drought
Big Question for Candidates: “What should Arizona do to protect our water future and secure our long-term water supplies?”
Arizona Horizon: What do voters want?
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Believe Tax Burden is Low and Prefer Investing Surplus in Critical Infrastructure Over Cutting Taxes
Big Question for Candidates: “What do you think the state should do with the growing surplus?”
Arizona Voters’ Agenda: Voters Overwhelmingly Support Increased Education Funding & Training Beyond High School
Big Question for Candidates: “What is your plan to ensure that Arizona students have quality teachers and principals?”
Survey shows election campaigns don’t address issues voters care about
Arizona Voters’ Agenda Reveals What Majority Cares About, Asks Big Questions of Candidates
Statewide survey of likely voters to drive discussion of important 2022 midterm election issues that have strong agreement across party lines and age demographics
AZ Central: Candidates have no clue what Arizona voters want, new survey says
Opinion: Much of what we hear in soundbites is not a priority for most Arizona voters, according to a new survey. That should be a red flag for candidates.
Arizona Capitol Times: What Arizonans want in our election system
CFA Honored with the School Connect Community Spotlight Award
Arizona Department of Education is Using American Rescue Plan Funds to Help School Communities in Need
Dr. Amanda Burke Selected as Flinn-Brown Fellow
Supporter Spotlight: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
An Arizona Champion, SRPMIC has consistently invested in CFA’s Beat the Odds School Leadership Academy for 16+ years totaling over $1 million in support
AZ Central: Collaboration can fix Arizona's school funding gap
Opinion: A wide majority of Arizonans want the same things for schools, so why do we never get them? There's a simple reason for that.
CFA To Bring High Impact Civic Education Initiative to Students Statewide Thanks to Support from The Steele Foundation
Actions Advancing The Arizona We Want
Supporting Arizona’s Future
Every gift to CFA is an investment in the long-term success of our state
Arizona Capitol Times - Wanted: Candidates who will listen to what matters most to all voters
Strengthening Arizona’s Workforce to Build The Arizona We Want
Join our executive leadership training program this spring!
Beat the Odds School Leadership Academy
Dr. Sybil Francis Named Among 48 Most Intriguing Women of Arizona
Arizona Horizon: Two organizations update education metrics from the effects of the pandemic
KJZZ: The pandemic has worsened an already weak Arizona education system, report finds
Arizona Daily Star: How to turn election coverage into a hot, nutritious meal
Updated AZ Education Progress Meter Data Show P-20 Pandemic Impact
azcentral: How do we get Arizona's governor candidates to talk about issues that matter?
The Future of Childcare in Arizona
Morning Scoop with Arizona Capitol Times
Increasing civic engagement through School Participatory Budgeting
New program aims to put K-12 students on career path
Catch the Replay: CFA Morning Scoop with Arizona Capitol Times Civic Engagement and Elections
Arizona Capitol Times: Sybil Francis Recognized as 2021 Women Achievers of the Year
Arizona Daily Sun
Coconino Voices: Yes, indeed, climate change hits close to home
State of Black Arizona releases Volume V report urging Arizona leaders to improve equitable outcomes for the African-American community
Center for the Future of Arizona and Arizona Business Education Coalition Join Forces to Support Innovative Career Exploration Platform
Arizona Department of Education’s My Future AZ will utilize Pipeline AZ platform and prepare Arizona students for careers in Arizona’s evolving economy
The Education We Want for the Future of Arizona with Amanda Burke
ASU News: Innovative Civics Program to be Honored with President's Medal for Social Embeddednes
Arizona Capitol Times: Clean energy means more jobs, not fewer
Morning Scoop: Does Arizona Have a Sustainable Future?
Where Have The Workers Gone?
Valley companies pivot, offer more benefits to attract employees amid continued labor shortages
Asking the Right Questions: What Texas and Arizona Can Tell Us About the Country
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO
Governor Ducey’s $2 Million Investment for Arizona Personalized Learning Network
KJZZ 91.5:
Pandemic Spurs Arizona Workers To Seek Higher-Quality Jobs
azcentral: No one wants to work anymore? That's not true. They just want a quality job
Arizona Daily Star:
Arizonans, and Tucsonans, agree on what's needed for stronger, brighter future
Center for the Future of Arizona Names 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award Recipients
Morning Scoop: What's Next for Expanding Healthcare in Arizona?
Arizona Capitol Times: Where Arizonans agree, leaders should follow
Still waiting to get vaccinated? We won't shame you. But please hear this good news.
Arizona's Beat the Odds principal training program proves "leadership matters"
Phoenix Business Journal: Gallup Arizona Survey shows Arizonans agree on more than we think
Arizona Survey Finds Consensus in Politically Divided State
The Center for the Future of Arizona Introduces the Inaugural Greater Phoenix Workforce Leadership Academy Fellows
Local leaders selected for the program in partnership with the Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO
Governor Ducey’s $700,000 Investment for BTO Academy
Frontdoors Magazine
10 Questions with Sybil Francis, President & CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona
Tipping Point: An Agenda for Arizona's Future
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO
Today’s Signing of H.B. 2862 Into Law by Governor Ducey Advances Learner-Centered Education
azcentral: Arizonans want a better future, and (surprisingly?) we agree on how to get it
Survey finds education, immigration reform are priorities for Arizonans
ASU-sponsored poll also reveals agreement on expanding access to voting
Center for the Future of Arizona Releases Report with Results from the 2020 Gallup Arizona Survey
Arizonans Agree on Seven Shared Public Values and Support 42 Actions to Drive the State Forward
How divided are Arizonans on major issues? Not very, new survey finds
'The Arizona We Want' Survey Shows Pandemic's Impact On Arizonans' Aspirations
Arizona Daily Star: Give students a piece of school's budget & they learn to be civic leaders
Bill gives schools flexibility in meeting needs of each student
A for Arizona and the Center for the Future of Arizona Release "The Future of Schooling Starts Now" Policy Brief
Hear from MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Award Winner and New Arizona Fellow Lauren Redniss
Center for the Future of Arizona Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Arizona Education Progress Meter Data Updates Announced
Improved data processes offer clearer picture of education in our state; shows much work still to be done to reach long-term goals
CFA Launches Partnership with Arizona Center for Civic Leadership to Strengthen Civic Life in Arizona
Arizona Capitol Times:
What Arizonans want in our election system
Center for the Future of Arizona to Launch Workforce Leadership Academy in Collaboration with the Aspen Institute
It's time to change the conversation about the COVID-19 vaccine
GALLUP: Value of Medical Messengers Seen in Arizona Poll on Vaccines
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO, on Governor Ducey's FY2022 Budget Proposal
School Leadership is Critical to Arizona’s Future Success
Arizona Capitol Times:
Investment in civics education builds strong communities
azcentral:
Great principals don't just happen. Here's how Arizona is growing them
STORY OF IMPACT: School Participatory Budgeting
CFA pilot program at Carson Jr. High School is a model for inclusive student engagement
STORY OF IMPACT: Beat The Odds School Leadership Academy
Casa Grande Elementary School District taking strategic steps to help students achieve at the highest levels
KJZZ 91.5:
What do younger Arizonans want and need to make this state their home?
Arizona Daily Star:
Great Schools Need Great Leaders
azcentral:
Students are learning less amid the pandemic, but schools aren't just wringing their hands
New collaboration seeks to transform the way teaching and learning is done in Arizona schools
Center for the Future of Arizona launches new Young Talent Progress Meter to measure how Arizona is doing on the issues that matter most to young people
Center for the Future of Arizona names Peter Boyle to lead the statewide expansion of its Beat The Odds School Leadership Academy
CEO Update: Summer 2020
Arizona Daily Star:
Broadband internet access should be considered a utility service
Arizona Capitol Times:
COVID-19 exposed Arizona’s digital divide
azcentral:
Retail workers are essential. Here's how Arizona can make this work more attractive
Governor Ducey Invests $700,000 in Beat The Odds School Leadership Academy to Support School Leaders in Arizona
Phoenix Business Journal:
Thousands of new data points to help direct Arizona's future on jobs, economy and more
Center for the Future of Arizona adds new data, tools and resources to the Arizona Progress Meters portfolio
Our future:
The Arizona We Want
Broadening the Path:
Design Principles for Middle Grades CTE
Center for the Future of Arizona Launches AZRetailCareers.com
azcentral:
How will life change after COVID-19? Believe it or not, some things could get better
Arizona Horizon:
Participatory Budgeting in Schools Growing to 40K Students
Arizona Capitol Times Morning Scoop: Broadband Expansion in AZ
KJZZ 91.5:
Sybil Francis: Beat The Odds Leadership Academy Offers Intensive Training For Arizona School Principals
NRF Foundation: CFA Named Inaugural NRF Foundation RISE Up ‘Partner of the Year’
Arizona Horizon:
Beat The Odds Leadership Academy
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO, on Governor Ducey’s FY21 Executive Budget Proposal
Sybil Francis Opinion: Building a Bright Future Together: Pinal County & The Arizona We Want
InBusiness Magazine: Sybil Francis Recognized as Woman of Achievement
KJZZ 91.5:
CFA's Young Talent Advisers speak about "Keeping Young Professionals in Arizona"
Center for the Future of Arizona Announces Expanded Leadership Team
Beat The Odds School Leadership Academy Prepares Pinal County School Leaders for Sustained Success
Center for the Future of Arizona brings leaders together to address issues around Attraction, Retention and Development of Arizona’s Talented Young People
azcentral:
Arizona's air quality is getting worse and making people sick. Here's how we solve it
Possible Futures in Action
Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Grant Announcement
Participatory Budgeting in Arizona: Reaching More Schools, More Students in fourth Year
NRF Foundation’s RISE Up Program Accepted by Arizona Department of Education for Use in High Schools and Career Training Centers
Center for the Future of Arizona Names 2019 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award Recipients
azcentral:
Too many millennial college grads are leaving Arizona. How do we keep them?
Empowering school leaders:
CFA provides executive leadership training for northern Arizona principals
azcentral:
If we knew this about water and broadband, would we make different choices?