Candidate Kimberly Yee outlines vision for Arizona schools | FOX 10 Talks

Arizona State Treasurer Kimberly Yee joins FOX 10 Talks to discuss her decision to challenge incumbent Tom Horne in the Republican primary. With 30 years of experience in education policy, Yee argues that the Department of Education requires a "fiscal management" overhaul to address administrative chaos and low student proficiency. Key segments in this interview: The Primary Challenge: Why Yee believes a change in leadership is necessary for the GOP. Reading Proficiency: Her plan to return to phonics-based instruction (Spaulding Method) to raise test scores from the 25th percentile. ESA Vouchers: Addressing the growth of the Empowerment Scholarship Account program and the need for better taxpayer accountability. Workforce Readiness: Why she wants to bring back shop classes, home economics, and vocational trades to high schools. Supporting Teachers: Moving funds from administrative offices directly into classrooms to help educators. About the Candidate: Kimberly Yee currently serves as Arizona's 45th State Treasurer. She previously served as a member of the Arizona State Legislature and as Chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee.