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First Things First: Tackling the Readiness Gap for Our Youngest
The state agency First Things First aims to get infants, toddlers and preschoolers ready to learn. First Things First's Angela Rabago shares what parents, child care professionals and policymakers can do to boost that readiness. Angela Rabago, Chief External Affairs Officer for First Things First. In 2006, Arizona voters approved an initiative that led to the creation of First Things First, the state's first publicly funded agency dedicated to early childhood development. An
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 141 min read


U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Profiling a 'Bad Omen'
David L ó pez, a civil rights and labor lawyer, discusses how the court's decision earlier this month from its 'shadow document' will...
Jonathan Higuera
Sep 171 min read


Using GIS as a Tool for Social Justice
As a demographer, Jesus Garc í a puts his faith in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a technology tool to change the world (or...
Jonathan Higuera
Sep 151 min read


Rising Home Prices, Unit Shortages Hurt Latinx Ownership
Housing experts participate in panel at DATOS 2021 event.
Jonathan Higuera
Nov 3, 20212 min read


Community Leaders: Pass Build Back Better Bill
Unidos US press conference of Latinx leaders push for passage of Build Back Better bill.
Jonathan Higuera
Oct 29, 20212 min read


Comprehensive Immigration Reform - It's Past Time
Jonathan J. Higuera, Editor in Chief of ImpactoAZ.com
Jonathan Higuera
Jun 28, 20213 min read


Targeted COVID vaccination event set for Sat., May 22
The Arizona Department of Health Services partners with community groups for an outreach event for vaccine pop-up clinic in underserved...
Jonathan Higuera
May 20, 20211 min read


Hispanic Chamber grant to help small business owners
JPMorgan Chase awards $475k to support business owners from historically marginalized groups as part of the Ascend Phoenix program The...
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Mar 10, 20211 min read


AZ Community Foundation names Urias to executive team
Lisa Urias, chief program and community engagement officer for the Arizona Community Foundation. Owner of Urias Communications
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Feb 21, 20211 min read
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