Helios Education Foundation
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Helios exists to support postsecondary attainment for all students, with a focus on low-income & historically underrepresented communities. #WeBelieveHelios
Arizona & Florida
Joined July 2009
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:
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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RT @mcccd: 25,800+ Arizona teens earned college credit while in high school through our #DualEnrollment courses last year. That’s 7,000+ mo….
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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
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RT @DCEdExASU: Impact Corps is featured on @abc15 !.The @ASU & @HeliosEdFnd program highlights how high school teachers shape long-term s….
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A program backed by the Helios Education Foundation is shining a spotlight on educators whose influence lasts well beyond high school.
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RT @ChildMovementFL: Leaders from across sectors came together at #LearnersToEarners to champion early learning, strengthen the workforce,….
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Since its launch in 2021, the Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative has helped increase third-grade reading proficiency in @my_pcs from 50% to 67% đź“š. Learn more about this Helios-supported program in Florida. #Helios20 @pinellased
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Created with support from Helios, learn how a program has helped increase third-grade reading proficiency in Pinellas County.
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"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:
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Learn more about how this tool can support Florida’s long-term workforce readiness and economic growth.
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
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RT @AZRegents: The Arizona Class of 2024 left $120,768,001 in Pell Grants on the table by not completing the FAFSA. Pell Grants help make….
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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.
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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
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Learn more about this grant and how Camp Catanese is working to support first-gen college students from underserved communities in Arizona.
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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:
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Congratulations to our President and CEO Paul J. Luna on being named the 2025 Luminary Award honoree by @edforwardaz! 🎉. #WeBelieveHelios
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Learn more about Education Forward Arizona's 2025 Luminary Award at the “An InspirED Evening” celebration.
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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
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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:
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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.
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Hear from Helios SVP Janice Palmer on how dual enrollment can help students succeed in college and their careers.
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Today, Florida Director Walter Jennings moderated a @nlctb panel with nonprofit leaders from St. Petersburg Arts Alliance, @TheSkillsCenter, @BankofAmerica, and @HabitatTBG to explore the evolving role of leadership in a rapidly changing world.
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