News
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Urges respect for individual libertiesPHOENIX – Today marks the 238th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution and it is a day worth celebrating, says state schools chi
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Incident at Carl Hayden High School shows needPHOENIX – A knife fight between two female students at Carl Hayden High School Monday shows the Phoenix Union district board made a major mist
Mon, Sep 15, 2025
Pilot program includes mentoring, professional developmentPHOENIX – A new pilot program focused on apprenticeships for aspiring educators is targeted to reduce the teacher shortage crisis
Wed, Sep 10, 2025
PHOENIX – State schools Superintendent Tom Horne issued the following statement following the death of Charlie Kirk at a political event in Utah today.
Thu, Sep 4, 2025
Proposal has support from law enforcement, elected officialsPHOENIX – Citing the increasing need to protect children, educators and staff on school campuses, State Superintendent of Public
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
AG sent letter to Superintendent todayPHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says Attorney General Kris Mayes is misleading the public with claims she has leveled at the manageme
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
State lawmaker, daughter on Cartwright district boardPHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says Cartwright Elementary School District Board members Lydia and Cassandra Hernandez
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Department of Education aggressive in rooting out fraudPHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne says the only way today’s convicti
Tue, Aug 19, 2025
PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement in response to the fatal stabbing of a student at Maryvale High School today.
Mon, Aug 18, 2025
Says criminal should have faced more prison timeTUCSON – State schools chief Tom Horne says the armed Tuc
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
New $1,700 credit would bring more money to classroomsPHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has urge
Mon, Aug 4, 2025
Recent SCOTUS ruling prompts reminder of parents’ rightsPHOENIX – With many Arizona schools now starting the new school year, a recent
Fri, Aug 1, 2025
Issues statement
Tue, Jul 29, 2025
ESA staff focused on serving parentsPHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne says recent
Fri, Jul 25, 2025
Horne commits to disbursement as soon as possiblePHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement that the federal government will
Mon, Jul 21, 2025
School safety is not negotiablePHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne has committed to cover any gaps in funding for armed campus officers whose salaries are paid through federal funds cu
Fri, Jul 18, 2025
Money available for after-school programsPHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement following the announcement that federal funds for aft
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Letter outlines process awaiting federal action for upcoming paymentsPHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Education is providing guidance to local public districts and charter operators abo
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Action results from new state budgetPHOENIX – Arizona public schools will not face a funding shortfall as the Department of Education sent the necessary information to the state Treasurer
Fri, Jun 27, 2025
PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement supporting today’s U.S.
Wed, Jun 25, 2025
Horne touts work of schools to promote fine artsPHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says he is very pleased that nearly 2,400 Arizona public school students received the Seal
Mon, Jun 23, 2025
Effort aimed at combating problems in schoolsPHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says Governor Hobbs’ veto of bipar
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
PHOENIX- Supt Tom Horne is calling for an Arizona law implementing the new United States Supreme Court decision that upheld a Tennessee law banning youth gender affirming care.