Office of Communications Blog

Supt. Horne statement on today’s English Language Learner hearing

  • Fri, Jan 12 2024  •
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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has issued his reaction to today’s Maricopa County Superior Court hearing on English Language Learner instruction.

Horne requiring districts and charters to report on state-mandated Holocaust education

  • Tue, Jan 9 2024  •
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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is asking that all Arizona district and charter schools report their compliance with state law that requires students to be taught about the Holocaust and other genocides. Horne set a deadline of January 24 for the information to be sent to the Department of Education.

Superintendent Horne’s response to Governor’s ESA proposal

  • Tue, Jan 2 2024  •
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PHOENIX - State schools chief Tom Horne has issued the following statement in response to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ proposal for potential changes to the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program:

Horne refutes inaccurate claims about ESA spending and upcoming report

  • Thu, Dec 21 2023  •
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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following response to a news release from the Governor’s office making inaccurate claims about the Empowerment Scholarship Program and a report due her office:

2023 in review: Horne promotes school safety and tackles legal issues facing students and parents

  • Wed, Dec 20 2023  •
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PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne, who also served as Attorney General from 2011 to 2015, used his considerable legal experience to protect the interests of Arizona students, parents and educators in 2023.

2023 in review: Making Arizona Department of Education a service agency a Horne priority

  • Mon, Dec 11 2023  •
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PHOENIX – A commitment to service is among the success stories of 2023 as state schools superintendent Tom Horne wraps up his first year back in office.

2023 in review: Horne’s first year back in office shows renewed focus on academic outcomes

  • Mon, Dec 4 2023  •
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PHOENIX – A renewed focus on academic excellence and eliminating ideological distractions that rob students and teachers of precious instruction time for core subjects are some of state schools chief Tom Horne’s academic successes in his first year back in office.

Horne fires back at Save Our Schools for pattern of lying about ESA purchases

  • Tue, Nov 28 2023  •
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PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne is refuting a series of lies being spread by Save Our Schools, saying the organization is using deceptive tactics to lie about Empowerment Scholarship Account reimbursements and Horne’s support for Jewish public school students.

Department of Education announces student contest celebrating good character in citizenship

  • Mon, Nov 20 2023  •
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PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has announced a drawing, painting and poster contest celebrating Citizenship, which is one of the Six Pillars of Character, in the Character Counts program offered in many Arizona schools.

Horne announces Department of Education's Arts Supply Grant

  • Tue, Nov 14 2023  •
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PHOENIX - State schools Superintendent Tom Horne has announced a $10 million grant for public schools to purchase art supplies through the Arts Consumable Grant. These funds will provide successful district and charter school applicants with $1,000 per full time arts teacher to purchase arts consumables such as paints, brushes, sheet music, dance props, theatrical costumes, and much more. These materials will not only enhance the learning environment but also inspire students to explore their artistic talents and discover new passions.