Office of Communications Blog

Arizona Teacher Residency Announces Partner Districts, Release of Application

  • Wed, Dec 1 2021  •
    • Press Releases

A month after the introduction of the Arizona Teacher Residency, an initiative through the Arizona K12 Center at Northern Arizona University supported by the Arizona Department of Education, the Arizona K12 Center is announcing partner school districts and the opening of the application for residents for the 2022-2023 school year.

Arizona Department of Education Announces Partnership with PAXIS Institute

  • Tue, Nov 9 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Initiative will expand implementation of PAX Good Behavior Game across Arizona 

Arizona Department of Education Opens Application for American Rescue Plan State Funds

  • Fri, Oct 29 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Today, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) announced the application for American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER State Funds.

Arizona Teacher Residency to Boost Teacher Preparation and Retention

  • Mon, Oct 25 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman, the Arizona Department of Education and Northern Arizona University announced today the creation of the Arizona Teacher Residency, a first-of-its-kind graduate program in Arizona modeled after medical residencies, to help recruit, prepare, support and retain K-12 teachers.

Public School Student Counts Rebound Thanks to Ready for School AZ Campaign

  • Wed, Oct 13 2021  •
    • Press Releases

After enrollment declines in school year 2020/2021, Arizona’s public-school student count numbers are showing signs of rebounding, thanks in part to the Arizona Department of Education’s efforts to reach students and families and to efforts made by schools at the local level.

Arizona Department of Education Announces New Health and Nutrition Program “Creating Your Kitchen” with Key Community Partners

  • Wed, Sep 8 2021  •
    • Press Releases

The Arizona Department of Education’s Health and Nutrition Services Team is excited to announce a brand-new program, “Creating Your Kitchen” to support schools in their work to exceed standards, and provide their students with healthy, nutritious meals.

Arizona Department of Education Releases Statewide Assessment Results from School Year 2020/2021

  • Wed, Sep 8 2021  •
    • Press Releases

The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) today released statewide assessment results, commonly known as AzM2 and MSAA, from school year 2020/2021. Arizona public schools test students in Grades 3-8, and Grade 10 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Arizona students were not assessed in the 2019/2020 school year due to the onset of COVID-19. 

Arizona Department of Education, Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Issue Joint Statement COVID Surge

  • Wed, Sep 1 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Healthcare, public education leaders, and pediatricians agree, kids learn best in their classrooms – and until we are fully on the other side of this pandemic, we must take every necessary precaution to protect student health and safety in those classrooms and ensure minimal disruption to learning.

Arizona Department of Education Releases Key Findings from the 2021 Arizona Teacher Workforce Report and Pandemic Impact Report

  • Wed, Jul 28 2021  •
    • Press Releases

The Arizona Department of Education, along with Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence, released a report detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the Arizona Teacher Workforce.

Arizona Announces $1.2 Billion in Early Childhood Education Support

  • Tue, Jul 27 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and the Arizona Department of Education are proud to see a historic $1.2 billion dollar investment by the state to support early childhood education and childcare assistance.