AZ School Superintendent Diane Douglas announces USSYP teens. Sedona AZ (December 8, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today announced that two Arizona students have been selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), which will be held March 4-11, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Henry Rosas Ibarra of Glendale and Meena Venkataramanan... 

AZ School Superintendent Diane Douglas Sedona AZ (May 5, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today celebrated the Arizona Legislature’s final passage of Senate Bill 1239, which creates a Seal of Biliteracy to help recognize the achievements of multilingual students. “This bill’s successful passage is a victory for students in Arizona who deserve recognition... 

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...