As Arizona lawmakers weigh competing priorities in school safety, academic recovery and education funding, Superintendent Tom Horne used his 2026 State of Education address to argue that security investments and instructional discipline are central to sustaining recent gains in student performance.
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In her 2026 State of the State address on January 12, 2026, Gov. Katie Hobbs framed education not only as a social priority but as a cornerstone of Arizona’s economic future.
“Let’s show …
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Arizona’s education system sits at the crossroads of rapid policy change and rising legal scrutiny. As lawmakers expand school choice, revisit curriculum standards and push new interpretations of …
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On Jan. 13, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two closely watched cases — Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. — that challenge state laws restricting participation in girls …
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What began as a tax conformity measure designed to provide clarity for Arizona taxpayers is now drawing scrutiny from education advocates, who say the bill’s alignment with federal policy could have lasting implications for how the state funds and oversees education.
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As Arizona works to strengthen its future workforce , education organizations across the state are expanding scholarship opportunities that go beyond tuition assistance to support students through …
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As Arizona closes a tumultuous year for schools and policymakers, 2026 is poised to be a consequential year for public education — from funding battles and teacher pipelines to policy shifts and accountability. These are the five key areas Arizona families, educators and civic leaders should track closely.
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Gilbert officials say the town is approaching a critical transition point for infrastructure, with billions of dollars in identified transportation needs and limited funding capacity once existing …
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Three months after Trump promised new federal guidance on prayer, Arizona districts are beginning to feel the impact through a growing push to test long-settled boundaries in public education.
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Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program passed the $1 billion annual spending mark in early November, based on enrollment and award data posted to the Arizona Department of Education’s …
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12/16/25
Arizona schools and families are bracing for uncertainty as the federal government moves to scale back the role of the U.S. Department of Education, a shift that could affect oversight of special education, Title I funding and student civil rights protections.
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