Tomorrow is the day Governor Doug Ducey is set to announce his decision on whether to extend the opening day of in-person instruction at the state’s schools later than August 17. With Arizona COVID 19 numbers still dangerously high, Arizona School Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman issued a statement on social media which read: … Read more
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman started a new tradition on February 11, 2020, by giving the first-ever State of Special Education Address before the State Senate Education Committee. Saying the State of Special Education “deserves our immediate and intense focus,” Superintendent Hoffman outlined where the 150,000 Arizona children in Special Education programs need … Read more
Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman came to the House Committee on Education to tell the story about the state of Arizona’s schools in her State of Education Address. Superintendent Hoffman started her speech celebrating the many heroes that work to make education a rewarding experience for Arizona’s children. These included the bus drivers, the … Read more
Today at 2:00 p.m., Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman will deliver her 2020 State of Education address to the House Education Committee, outlining her vision and priorities for Arizona’s public schools.The Secretary will address the Education Committee in House Hearing Room 1. Here is a backgrounder on what you can expect to hear today … Read more
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman had a good first year in 2019. Through hers and others in the Governor’s office, the State Legislature, and Pro Education and Children Advocacy groups, Arizona education took forward strides in the last year. These include: Increased funding for schools. The reduction of self-contained ELL Instruction from four … Read more