AZED advises local districts and charters on federal grant pause
Wed, Jul 2 2025
PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Education is providing guidance to local public districts and charter operators about a pause taken by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) affecting certain federal grants to schools. This does not affect any prior years funding that districts or charters may have available to use.
AZED ensures schools receive supplemental dollars to cover earlier shortfall
Mon, Jun 30 2025
PHOENIX – Arizona public schools will not face a funding shortfall as the Department of Education sent the necessary information to the state Treasurer this morning, ensuring that supplemental funding approved in the new state budget is sent to schools immediately.
Horne statement praising SCOTUS decision permitting opt out of inappropriate sexual classes
Fri, Jun 27 2025
PHOENIX – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following statement supporting today’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling that schools must provide an opt-out for parents excusing their children when their religious beliefs conflict with course material.
More students than ever attain Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency
Wed, Jun 25 2025
PHOENIX – State schools superintendent Tom Horne says he is very pleased that nearly 2,400 Arizona public school students received the Seal of Arts proficiency during the 2024-25 school year, the highest amount ever awarded.
