Education Forward Arizona

“Effective june 3, 2021, college success arizona was renamed education forward arizona. The articles of incorporation were amended to reflect this change.”

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and then reviewed and approved by the president & ceo and board of directors before it is filed with the irs.”

“The board of directors are required to complete and sign two conflict of interest questionnaires annually. The ceo and treasurer review and approve all transactions of the organization according to the organization's conflict of interest policy. Any potential conflicts of interest would be detected during the review and approval process. The procedures stated in the conflict of interest policy would be followed to deal with any issue arising.”

“The current salary of the president & ceo and executive vp & coo was determined by the experience of each individual and a review of the current council on foundations salary and benefit study. The board of directors make the determination each year if salary increases are warranted. Other salaries are reviewed by the ceo & coo at the same time.”

“The organization does not make its articles of incorporation, bylaws, conflict of interest policy, or financial statements available to the public. It may provide documents upon written request. Form 990 is available to the public on guidestar or upon request.”

“On february 1, 2021, college success arizona (csa) assumed the financial assets and the staff for expect more arizona and achieve60az and those two entities would now be under the umbrella of csa. This transfer of assets would allow for the organization to create a new name, logo, and a strategic plan that would focus on commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion so that marginalized communities are being provided educational opportunities to maximize their success aligned with an education agenda leading to a stronger collective voice for educational improvement and shared accountability for all arizonans. On august 5, 2021, we launched the new name of the organization as education forward arizona. This new organization is a reflection of what business, education and community leaders across the state are saying: if we want to move our state forward, we must move education forward. Education forward arizona seeks to change the way people think about and support education as the key to improving the economy and the quality of life in arizona. We know that arizonans want bold action that moves education forward in arizona. Together, we will advocate for and act on education improvements that advance the quality of life for all arizonans by: -creating a new story about education in arizona so that policymakers, businesses and community leaders see education as an investment in a better future and not an expense. -scaling innovative programs, such as ask benji, adviseaz, college knowing and going, and publishing data to drive decision-making. -partnering with change agents and courageous champions across the state who will advocate for actions that will close achievement gaps. Our high-level organizational goals include: -develop support for improved outcomes on arizona education progress meter indicators -reach the state attainment goal by 2030, working through the p-20 continuum -close achievement gaps at all levels -advocate for state-level funding allocated to those most in need education is the fundamental driver of a more robust arizona workforce and economy, and our best lever for improving the quality of life for all arizonans. To move arizona forward, we must move education forward.”