Office of Communications Blog

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. 

Arizona Department of Education Technology Task Force Releases Recommendations and Resources

  • Thu, Jul 22 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Today, the Arizona Department of Education’s Technology Task Force is proud to release the culmination of its work over the past year.

Arizona Department of Education Technology Task Force Releases Recommendations and Resources

  • Thu, Jul 22 2021

Today, the Arizona Department of Education’s Technology Task Force is proud to release the culmination of its work over the past year.

Arizona Department of Education Announces Partnership with Discovery Education to Bring Flexible Digital Resources to All Students

  • Thu, Jul 8 2021  •
    • Press Releases

PHOENIX - The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) today launched a new partnership with Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. 

Arizona Department of Education Announces an Additional $16 million in Federal Relief and Recovery Allocations to Support Public Schools, Teachers, and Students

  • Tue, May 11 2021  •
    • Press Releases

Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and the Arizona Department of Education today announced the distribution of over $16 million to support Arizona’s public schools, educators, leaders, and families through strategic partnerships and initiatives.