AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman Sedona AZ – The following is Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman’s statement on the federal lawsuit that challenges Arizona’s anti-LGBTQ curriculum law as released today by the Arizona Department of Education: “Since the beginning of my career in teaching and politics, I have always been opposed to this anti-LGBTQ... 

Sedona AZ (December 16, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today proudly announced that four Arizona school districts have been honored by the College Board with placement on the 7th Annual Advanced Placement District Honor Roll. “I am honored to congratulate these four Arizona school districts on their hard work to enhance student learning through their progressive... 

AZ School Superintendent Diane Douglas Sedona AZ (March 30, 2016) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas completed the first virtual meeting, part of her 2016 statewide outreach campaign targeting parent input about Arizona education, with the well known Arizona parent advocacy group, Mommy Lobby. “I had a rich and enlightening virtual discussion with the Mommy Lobby to... 

AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas Sedona AZ (December 9, 2015) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today released the following statement regarding Congress’ passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), which will replace the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. “Now that the Every Student Succeeds Act has been passed by both houses of Congress, my staff... 

Sedona AZ (July 7, 2015) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today responded to the latest court ruling on the case now referred to as Arce v. Douglas. “I will continue to move forward with my plan that all children in Arizona receive an inclusive educational experience that recognizes the greatness and the trials experienced by all ethnicities,” said Superintendent... 

Sedona AZ (February 27, 2015) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas expressed her appreciation for the work of Arizona’s public charter and traditional public schools after the release of the Arizona Auditor General’s Fiscal Year 2014 School District Spending Report. The report shows that Arizona lags behind the national average for per-pupil spending in almost every... 

AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas Sedona AZ (February 25, 2015) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas today praised the leaders of the state House and Senate for working with her to achieve a legislative solution that transfers control of the Arizona Board of Education staff to the Board’s supervision through a proposed Senate amendment to HB 2184. “I... 

Sedona AZ (February 17, 2015) – Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas said she will work through legislative and judicial channels to confirm the proper oversight of two individuals working for the Arizona State Board of Education. Even though the action of the Board of Education was clearly outside of its authority, said Douglas, she sees no reason to escalate the current situation. Douglas...