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Celebrating Arizona’s Public Servants: Nominations Open for the 2025 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards
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
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
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
Arizonans Appear to Have Stronger Connection to Civic Language Than Peers Nationally
Finding Stems from New Arizona Civic Life Partnership Report
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
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
Strengthening Our Team to Amplify Impact
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’
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
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
Arizona Organizations Among Recipients of $14 Million Department of Labor Grant to Bolster Youth Workforce Development
Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy Closes with Actionable Solutions
Competitive cohort presents ideas aimed at resolving local workforce development challenges
Center for the Future of Arizona Appoints Two New Board Members
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
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
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
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
CFA Board of Directors Appoints Dr. Sybil Francis as Chair, President & CEO
CFA Staff Promotions Expand Impact for Arizona
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
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
Center for the Future of Arizona to Launch Southern Arizona Workforce Leadership Academy in Collaboration with Pima Community College & The Aspen Institute
Tucson Metro Chamber and Center for the Future of Arizona Collaborate to Launch Workforce Initiative at Sunnyside Unified School District’s Middle Schools
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?”
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?”
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
New America Announces National Class of Fellows 2023
CFA Supporting Three New Arizona Fellows at the Prestigious Program
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
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 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?”
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 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?”
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
Arizona Department of Education is Using American Rescue Plan Funds to Help School Communities in Need
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
Center for the Future of Arizona Names 2021 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award Recipients
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
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO
Today’s Signing of H.B. 2862 Into Law by Governor Ducey Advances Learner-Centered Education
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
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
Center for the Future of Arizona to Launch Workforce Leadership Academy in Collaboration with the Aspen Institute
Statement from Dr. Sybil Francis, CFA President & CEO, on Governor Ducey's FY2022 Budget Proposal
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
Governor Ducey Invests $700,000 in Beat The Odds School Leadership Academy to Support School Leaders in Arizona
Center for the Future of Arizona adds new data, tools and resources to the Arizona Progress Meters portfolio
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