Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman issued a series of posts last week that highlight how the recently passed bipartisan state budget will help children, educators, and schools. These include provisions that: Funding, for the first time, the Office of Indian Education. Provide $50 million to the School Safety Grant Program that can help … Read more
Before the Arizona Legislative Session adjourned, Republicans passed, yet again, another tax cut for the rich, disguised as school choice (which everyone in the state already had,) with school voucher expansion, where Grand Canyon state residents can apply for $7,000 in public tax payer dollars through Empowerment Scholarship Accounts, to attend the private (including religious) … Read more
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman celebrated the start of Teacher Appreciation Week by issuing two posts on social media: The first is a universal thank you to everyone in the educator profession in the Grand Canyon State. It’s #TeacherAppreciationWeek! I am so thankful for our Arizona educators and their dedication to serving our … Read more
Since taking office in 2019, Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman has been a consistent advocate for children, parents-guardians, and educators. She has continually championed policies to elevate the teaching profession, increase funding for schools, and promote equity in the quality of education and treatment all children should receive. Among the forward policies the … Read more
AZ Blue Meanie already reported earlier today (March 24, 2022,) that Republicans in the Arizona State House passed two measures, SB1138 and SB1165, that would: Ban certain types of medical care for transgender youth. Prevent transgender athletes from participating in school sports. This is sickening that a major political party and its leaders would strive … Read more