Helios Education Foundation
@HeliosEdFnd
Helios exists to support postsecondary attainment for all students, with a focus on low-income & historically underrepresented communities. #WeBelieveHelios
BY THE NUMBERS: 20 years supporting education 🎓 #Helios20 💰 $350M invested in Arizona and Florida initiatives 🎉 $44.7M in scholarships awarded to students 👩🎓 2.38M students impacted 👨🏫 520,000+ education professionals supported LEARN MORE: ow.ly/ybn950TUXLb
Since its launch in 2021, the Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative has helped increase third-grade reading proficiency in @my_pcs from 50% to 67% 📚 Learn more about this Helios-supported program in Florida. #Helios20 @pinellased helios.org/latest/blog/tr…
The ASU Impact Corps helps inspire educators by showing them where positive outcomes occur throughout Arizona at @DCEdExASU and identifies where we can replicate them throughout the community 🎓🏫 Learn more 💻 azdailysun.com/news/local/edu…
"Without both of us working together, the project could never happen." -@michaelcrow Since Helios & @ASU launched @DCEdExASU, it has become a leading source for education data & analysis that identifies a direct path to increase AZ postsecondary completion rate 👨🎓👩🎓 #Helios20
We were honored to be a sponsor of the #FLTOY2026 and welcome Florida's new Commissioner of Education @StasiKamoutsas alongside Helios SVP Janice Palmer, @LastingerCenter Director Dr. Phil Poekert, and Senior Chancellor Paul Burns. #WeBelieveHelios @EducationFL
Congratulations to all 76 district @EducationFL Teachers of the Year! 🎉 #WeBelieveHelios #FLTOY2026
Today, the Florida Department of Education and Commissioner @StasiKamoutsas welcome Florida’s 76 District Teachers of the Year to a week of celebration and professional learning! Follow along as we honor our #FLTOY2026. #FloridaTeachersLead
About 18 years ago, we partnered with @TGenresearch on a mission to elevate STEM education in Arizona 👩🔬👨🔬 Today, 800+ students have completed the Helios Scholars at TGen program and are excelling as the next generation of scientists. #Helios20
25,800+ Arizona teens earned college credit while in high school through our #DualEnrollment courses last year. That’s 7,000+ more than a SOLD-OUT night at PHX Arena! 🎓 Discover how you can prepare for college, reduce debt, and graduate ahead of your peers. 👇🏽
Literacy is the key to student achievement, a strong workforce and Arizona’s future 📚 We're proud to support @ReadOnArizona's new #AZLiteracy2030 plan that outlines proven strategies and actions to improve literacy outcomes for Arizona students. #WeBelieveHelios
We're proud to launch Arizona Literacy Plan 2030 — a bold statewide commitment to significantly improve literacy for our students. The plan sets proven strategies & action commitments from partners across the state. Learn more at bit.ly/3GqapmZ
Impact Corps is featured on @abc15 ! The @ASU & @HeliosEdFnd program highlights how high school teachers shape long-term student success by tracking outcomes through college. 🎥 WATCH: Valley teachers prepare students for success: abc15.com/news/local-new…
Leaders from across sectors came together at #LearnersToEarners to champion early learning, strengthen the workforce, and invest in Florida’s future. 💼📚 #FloridaFutureReady
Since launching in 2019, the Helios Ready Now Yuma Scholarship program has made college dreams a reality for dozens of students throughout Yuma, Arizona 🎓🌟 Hear directly from previous recipients: ow.ly/eY2G50Wgtj5 #Helios20 @YUHSD
"The Florida Talent Center Data Hub is more than a data tool—it’s a catalyst for coordinated action. We’re proud to partner with the @FLChamberFDN in bringing this important resource to life.” -Paul J. Luna Learn more: ow.ly/jMtv50WfHk3
At today's #Learners2EarnersSummit Rachel Ludwig, Vice President of Talent Development for the Future of Work for the Florida Chamber Foundation, unveiled the Florida Talent Center Data Hub. Developed in partnership with @HeliosEdFnd, the Florida Talent Center Data Hub is the…
The Arizona Class of 2024 left $120,768,001 in Pell Grants on the table by not completing the FAFSA. Pell Grants help make college affordable – and you don't have to pay them back! Last year, the average Pell award was $5,339. Don't miss out, complete the FAFSA today!
Today, we honor #Juneteenth, a powerful reminder of resilience & the ongoing pursuit of equity in education. At Helios, we’re committed to advancing education as a pathway to opportunity. We celebrated with joy, reflection, & lunch from Mango’s, a local Black-owned restaurant.
We're excited to award Camp Catanese Foundation a $500,000 grant to expand its scholarship program for first-generation college students from underserved communities in Arizona 🎒 #WeBelieveHelios helios.org/latest/news/he…
Students who take dual enrollment courses are more likely to stay enrolled in college, earn higher GPAs and complete their degrees 🎓 Learn more about these advanced courses:
Congratulations to our President and CEO Paul J. Luna on being named the 2025 Luminary Award honoree by @edforwardaz! 🎉 #WeBelieveHelios helios.org/latest/news/ed…
We started out as students too. Now, we believe education is the surest path to success 🎓 Hear Florida Director Walter Jennings share his education journey—from feeling uncertain about high school courses to earning a bachelor's degree @FAMU_1887. #Helios20
Since Helios partnered with @USouthFlorida to launch the Helios-Black Leadership Network Scholars Program in 2018, nearly 80 students have been awarded the scholarship & received professional development support 🎓 #Helios20 Meet a few of the scholars: helios.org/latest/blog/ho…
Despite clear benefits of dual enrollment courses, access & opportunity remain inequitable. With the state budget approval deadline this month, it’s critical that the Arizona Governor’s Office & Legislature approve the $3M reinvestment in #dualenrollment. helios.org/latest/blog/le…