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Recent News About State of Arizona Department of Education
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Officials call for stronger action against rising student absenteeism rates
Data from the Helios Foundation presented to the State Board of Education last month reveals a significant increase in absenteeism rates across all grade levels, rising from approximately nine percent during the 2019-20 school year to 30 percent...
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Arizona education superintendent clarifies roles in Primavera Online School issue
Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction, clarified the division of authority regarding charter schools in Arizona.
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Horne addresses ESA management criticism and defends departmental efforts
Tom Horne has responded to criticism from the Attorney General regarding the management of the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
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ADE-Wilson Partnership boosts student achievement at Phoenix elementary school
A program led by Arizona's state schools chief, Tom Horne, has resulted in significant improvements in academic scores at Wilson Elementary School near downtown Phoenix.
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Academic gains reported at Phoenix's Wilson Elementary School through state-led partnership
A program led by Arizona state schools chief Tom Horne has resulted in significant improvements in academic scores at Wilson Elementary School, located near downtown Phoenix.
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Arizona board revokes Primavera Online School charter over poor results
The Arizona State Board of Education has revoked the charter for Primavera Online School due to unsatisfactory academic performance.
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Arizona schools chief Horne calls for action on chronic absenteeism
The Arizona Department of Education has announced that State Superintendent Tom Horne is advocating for "radical efforts" from local schools to tackle the high rates of chronic absenteeism among public school students.
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Horne urges strict measures against rising absenteeism in Arizona schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has called for significant changes to address the high rate of chronic absenteeism among public school students.
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Arizona schools chief Horne praises USDE warning on DEI discrimination
The Arizona Department of Education has announced that state schools chief Tom Horne praised a recent U.S. Department of Education letter warning that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) racial discrimination could jeopardize federal funding...
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Tom Horne supports federal opposition to DEI programs
State schools chief Tom Horne has expressed approval of a recent letter from the U.S. Department of Education, which cautions educators nationwide that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs may lead to racial discrimination by...
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Tucson officer honored for averting potential tragedy at local charter school
A school safety officer from the Tucson Police Department was recognized for his brave actions during an incident involving an armed intruder at Legacy Charter School.
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Arizona officials push bill targeting harmful school foods
State schools chief Tom Horne has expressed support for a bill aimed at eliminating harmful foods from school campuses, citing health risks associated with certain ingredients.
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Funding resolved for Isaac Elementary School District teachers
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that funds necessary for teacher payroll in the Isaac Elementary School District have been dispatched by the Maricopa County Treasurer to the district.
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Federal grant pause prompts state response amid funding assurances
In a recent development, the Office of Management and Budget has issued a directive to all federal agencies, calling for a two-week suspension on federal grants.
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Tom Horne urges emergency funding bill for Isaac school district
State schools chief Tom Horne has called on the legislature to pass an emergency bill to ensure employees of the financially troubled Isaac Elementary School District receive their pay this week.
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Federal funds released for Isaac Elementary School District amid ongoing financial struggles
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced that the U.S. Department of Education has released Covid relief funds previously reverted by the Isaac Elementary School District.
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Arizona launches telehealth program for student mental health support
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne has announced a new initiative to provide mental health support through telehealth in Arizona's rural counties.
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Horne calls for expanded school safety after near tragedy in Tucson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne delivered his 2025 State of Education speech, emphasizing the importance of school safety and various educational initiatives.
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Narcan kits distributed across Arizona schools as part of overdose prevention effort
More than 4,000 Narcan kits have been distributed to schools in Arizona through the efforts of the STOP-IT taskforce.
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Horne addresses criticism over ESA program management
Horne has responded to recent criticism from Hobbs regarding the ESA program.