Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas Sedona AZ (February 16, 2015) -Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas, Arizona Department of Education (ADE), wants parents and teachers to have a direct impact on standards that impact their children. She is asking both for input on draft versions of updated Arizona standards for foreign and native languages and physical education. “I... 

Sedona AZ (February 9, 2015) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas announced the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) will immediately grant exemptions to federal Smart Snacks requirements that restrict the types of foods that can be offered at school fund-raisers. “Forcing parents and other supporters of schools to only offer federally approved food and snacks at fund-raisers... 

Sedona AZ (January 2, 2015) – The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) today sent a notice of noncompliance to the Tucson Unified School District stating that one or more of its classes are in violation of A.R.S. §15-112. If the District is not in compliance with A.R.S. § 15-112 by March 4, 2015, ADE will determine whether to withhold 10 percent of the monthly apportionment of state aid that... 

Sedona AZ (October 9, 2014) – Arizona has received a one-year extension for flexibility from certain provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the United States Department of Education (USDOE) announced today. The extension is through the 2014-2015 school year. Today’s approval allows public schools in Arizona to continue operating...