Helios Education Foundation

Helios exists to support postsecondary attainment for all students, with a focus on low-income & historically underrepresented communities. #WeBelieveHelios

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

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[NCAA Women's Final Four @WFinalFour]

📚 The 2025–26 Read to the Final Four season tipped off in Phoenix this past week with @SunDevilWBB Coach @MollyMiller33 reading to 3rd graders.

Phoenix @MayorGallego and presenting partner @HeliosEdFnd were also on hand to encourage students in the state-wide reading challenge leading up to the 2026 #WFinalFour.

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@ToreyAlston @BrowardCollege Thank you for meeting with us today! We value your partnership and perspective. #WeBelieveHelios

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It's a pleasure to continue supporting the FUSE program and its hardworking students! #WeBelieveHelios

[Jesse Turtle @jesseturtle]

Thank you @SuncoastCU for your $250,000 gift to support the Fuse Scholarship! And a big shoutout to @HeliosEdFnd for matching the gift!

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

Starting from a young age, Liz always strived to be more aware, capable, & confident through education.

In the last few years, Liz has done just that, earning her associate’s degree @PhoenixCollege, along with several certificates 🎓🎉

READ: https://t.co/1K6ARzWQaM

#Helios20

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

When scholarship programs go beyond financial support, students receive services that improve their chances of enrolling, persisting, and graduating with a college degree.

SVP Dr. Paul Perrault spoke with @livenowfox to discuss findings from our latest research 🎓🎥

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

"Sometimes, reaching the end is one of the hardest parts. You just need an extra boost, an extra helping hand to get there and a lot of people could benefit immensely from that." 🏁🎓

Hear more about the impact of the Helios Last Mile Scholarship @FIU. #Helios20

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

By increasing postsecondary attainment by 20%, Arizona stands to gain over $5 billion in annual revenue.

In order to accomplish this, @ElevateEdAZ & @phxchamber President & CEO Todd Sanders emphasize the need to work together under a common goal.

READ: https://t.co/m0WutC6BAd

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

We are saddened by the passing of Alfredo Gutierrez, a tireless advocate for education throughout Arizona.

We have long been connected to Alfredo, most recently celebrating the completion of his bachelor’s degree at ASU. May his legacy continue to inspire others to learn & lead.

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

By combining advising, academic resources, basic needs, & emergency assistance into scholarship programs, institutions & funders are helping students not only afford #highered but also stay on track to graduate 💰🎓

LEARN MORE: https://t.co/01v7dnFp6b

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

We're proud to continue supporting @ReadOnArizona in its efforts to boost school readiness and third grade reading outcomes, work that is central to our mission 📚🏫

[Read On Arizona @ReadOnArizona]

@ReadOnArizona received a grant from @HeliosEdFnd to fuel collaborative efforts to improve early literacy. “Read On Arizona provides the leadership & long-term vision we need to get more of our students on track for education success.” - CEO Paul Luna. https://t.co/Z00pHLWdup

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

Florida's 2025-26 legislative budget has been approved and signed into law, with several new and revised education-related bills 🎓

Explore key takeaways from @FLCollegeAccess' recent webinar with Senator @AlexisMCalatayu and @nicolewesgroup.

READ: https://t.co/UZ6CJnVFFc

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

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 💻 https://t.co/aBd9guLsvw

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

"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

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

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

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

Congratulations to all 76 district @EducationFL Teachers of the Year! 🎉

#WeBelieveHelios #FLTOY2026

[Florida Department of Education @EducationFL]

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

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

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

[Maricopa Community Colleges @mcccd]

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. 👇🏽

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

@mcccd 👏👏👏

[Helios Education Foundation @HeliosEdFnd]

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

[Read On Arizona @ReadOnArizona]

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 https://t.co/CQAYmQn6sI