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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.
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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.
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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.
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K-5 Literacy Endorsement is the Key to Raising Reading Scores in Arizona
Effective reading instruction begins with well-prepared teachers. That's why Arizona requires educators who teach reading in kindergarten through fifth grade to earn the K-5 Literacy Endorsement by 2028.
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Education Takeaways from Arizona and Florida’s 2026 Legislative Sessions
Education remained part of the conversation in Arizona and Florida, but priorities were not always reflected in the policy decisions and investment choices that followed. Read our recap of the 2026 legislative sessions.
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Exploring AI in Education
Helios is partnering with the Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy at NAU to host a series exploring AI’s growing influence on education. You can learn more about the first two sessions and watch them here.
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