Arizona State Board of Education moves to strip diversity, equity language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI language from state standards, acting under pressure from Superintendent Tom Horne, who cited a federal order & a risk to nearly $866M in school funding.
AZ Board of Education votes to begin removing DEI language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin the process of removing language related to diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, from state standards. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the details.
AZ school voucher expansion draws fire over fraud allegations, cost concerns
Arizona's universal school voucher program (ESA) faces scrutiny & fraud allegations over its $1 billion cost for 92,000 students, fueling a political conflict between Republican Superintendent Tom Horne and Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes.
Arizona school voucher program faces fraud scrutiny
Costing about $1 billion for 92,000 students since its 2022 expansion, Arizona's universal voucher program (ESA) faces intense fraud scrutiny and a political fight between key state officials. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Arizona teachers see positive changes with new classroom cell phone ban
A new law banning cell phones in Arizona classrooms is being praised by educators for increasing student focus and engagement.
AZ teachers report 'night & day' difference with new cell phone ban
Teachers across Arizona are noticing significant changes in the classroom this school year, thanks to a new statewide ban on cell phones. FOX 10's Lauren Clark has the details.
Some SUSD parents concerned over curriculum; district responds to claims
Arizona’s top school official is threatening to report Scottsdale to the federal government, claiming the district has adopted a "DEI-oriented textbook" and curriculum.
2026 Election: Kimberly Yee running for AZ schools superintendent
State treasurer Kimberly Yee announced on May 28 she will challenge Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne in the upcoming 2026 election.
Tom Horne asks for PXU to reverse grant denial for armed officers
Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, is calling for the Phoenix Union High School District to reverse a recent decision that denies grants for armed officers in two district schools.
Superintendent Tom Horne talks about successful partnership
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, gave an update on a partnership the Wilson district had, which showed significant increases in reading and math scores after a full school year.
Changing demographics appear to be lowering Arizona public school enrollment
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says.
Demographic changes appear to lower AZ school enrollment
Changing demographics are a big reason for declining enrollment in Arizona public schools, the state's superintendent of public instruction says. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has this story.
One-on-one with Tom Horne | Newsmaker
In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker, he's chatting one-on-one with Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne. The two are discussing the controversial school voucher program, as well as classrooms' "Structured English Immersion" program.
Tom Horne sues Arizona Gov. Hobbs, AG Mayes over English language learning in schools
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is filing a lawsuit over English language learning in state schools.
Arizona superintendent Tom Horne to use COVID relief for $40 million tutoring program
Arizona is channeling $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding toward tutoring students falling behind in school, the state superintendent said Tuesday.
Transgender restroom policies: Tom Horne says parents are threatening to pull children from schools
Restroom policies for transgender students remain at the center of a heated discussion in Arizona.
Arizona department of education holds first school safety task force meeting
As Arizona kids go back to school, the Arizona Department of Education's Safety Task Force is back in session brainstorming ways to keep our kids safe.
Data breach reported in Arizona's school voucher program
Gov. Katie Hobbs says thousands of personal information data points, including student names and disability categories, could be viewed on ClassWallet, the program's financial vendor.
2 Arizona school choice leaders resign as controversy over the program continues
Two leaders of Arizona's "Empower Scholarship Accounts' have resigned. It's the latest in an ongoing battle over the state's ESA program that aims to provide parents more choices for where they send their kids to school.
Arizona school superintendent claims some dual language programs are operating illegally
Educators and parents protested at the capitol Thursday, saying Horne is going beyond his authority.