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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.
Horne warns schools to avoid antisemitic and anti-American UNICEF and Amnesty International materials
Thu, Nov 9 2023 •
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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has denounced antisemitic and anti-American materials provided by UNICEF and Amnesty International at a high school club event that made Jewish students feel unsafe.
Horne debuts new data analysis at State Board of Education meeting proving English immersion is superior to dual language
Mon, Oct 23 2023 •
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PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne revealed a new data analysis at today’s State Board of Education meeting that conclusively demonstrates that structured English immersion is far superior for the academic success of students as opposed to dual language.
Horne: Creative solution means school safety program can place officers on campuses despite pervasive officer shortage
Wed, Oct 18 2023 •
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PHOENIX – State schools chief Tom Horne is unveiling a new program that will make it possible for every available campus law enforcement officer position to be filled, despite ongoing shortages of officers in many communities. As a result, more positions in the already-funded School Safety Program will be filled with armed law enforcement officers with no new funding required.
Horne announces creation of public-private Arizona Education Economic Commission
Thu, Oct 12 2023 •
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PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has joined forces with the private sector and representatives from the governments of Switzerland, Taiwan, and the Navajo Nation to create the Arizona Education Economic Commission, a collaboration between education and industry to encourage the development of workforce and economic opportunities for Arizona’s students.