State of Arizona Department of Education
Recent News About State of Arizona Department of Education
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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.
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Federal judge strikes down Biden's Title IX changes
Last summer, Horne issued a letter to schools urging them to seek legal advice before implementing the proposed new regulations.
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Governor criticized for audit method included in her own legislation
Arizona's recent legislative developments have sparked discussions around the auditing methods employed for the state's Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) program.
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48 million released for school resource officers and counselors
The State Board of Education has approved the release of $48 million in carryover funds to enhance school safety measures.
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Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4.3% of Arizona student body in 2023-24 school year
Multiracial students comprised 4.3% of the Arizona school body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
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Analysis: Pacific Islander students comprised 0.4% of Arizona student body in 2023-24 school year
The number of Pacific Islander students enrolled in Arizona schools in the 2023-24 school year, 0.4% identified themselves as Pacific Islander.
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Arizona secures $34.8M grant for charter schools serving disadvantaged students
Arizona's education department has secured a federal grant of $34.8 million aimed at supporting charter schools that serve educationally disadvantaged students.
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538,054 Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Arizona schools in 2023-24 school year
The number of Hispanic or Latino students enrolled in Arizona schools in the 2023-24 school year, 48.2% identified themselves as Hispanic or Latino.
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Horne hires auditor and investigator to tackle ESA fraud
As a former Arizona Attorney General, Tom Horne is focused on addressing fraud within the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program.
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Arizona Education: 64,765 African American students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
African American students comprised 5.8% of the Arizona school body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
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Arizona Education: 46,618 American Indian or Alaskan Native students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year
The number of American Indian or Alaskan Native students enrolled in Arizona schools in the 2023-24 school year, 4.2% identified themselves as American Indian or Alaskan Native.
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How many Asian students were enrolled in Arizona in 2023-24 school year?
Asian students comprised 3.2% of the Arizona school body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
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377,615 white students enrolled in Arizona schools in 2023-24 school year
White students comprised 33.9% of the Arizona school body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Arizona Department of Education.
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Arizona superintendent criticizes U.S. Department of Education's role and efficiency
Tom Horne, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Arizona, expressed his views on the potential impact of shutting down the U.S. Department of Education.
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Arizona begins distribution of over 16K Narcan kits to combat school overdoses
Superintendent Tom Horne announced the distribution of over 16,000 Narcan kits to Arizona schools as part of efforts to combat the Fentanyl crisis among school-aged children.
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Horne urges focus on academics over race and gender politics in schools
Tom Horne, the Superintendent of Public Instruction, has raised concerns about the academic performance in the Osborn school district.
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Arizona extends free Achievement Tutoring Program through 2024-25 school year
The Achievement Tutoring Program in Arizona, launched by Superintendent Tom Horne last year, will continue through the 2024-25 school year. This extension allows more students to benefit from the free program, which has shown positive academic results across the state.
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Arizona launches new online educator certification system
The Arizona Department of Education has launched a new online certification system aimed at improving the efficiency and accessibility for educators seeking certification in the state. The system went live on Monday and has been described by initial users as easier and faster than its predecessor.
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U.S. Department of Education grants $29 million waiver for Arizona schools
The U.S. Department of Education has granted a waiver that will return $29 million in federal Title I school improvement funds to the state of Arizona, as announced by State Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne.