Kathy Hoffman

Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order Detailing CARES Act Emergency Funding for Arizona Public Schools

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Earlier this afternoon, Governor Doug Ducey, after consulting with Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman and other local education leaders, issued an Executive Order that detailed how approximately $270 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) will be allocated to qualifying Arizona’s Public Schools. Major features of the Executive Order (please click … Read more

Democratic Reaction to Trump’s Vile Executive Order and the Historic Supreme Court Ruling Affecting the LGBTQ Community

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The last four days have been both stressful and celebratory for the LGBTQ community. On Friday, Donald Trump issued an Executive Order removing the Obama era protections for the LGBTQ community from discrimination in the health care industry. Condemnations were swift. 2020 Presidential Democratic Nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden posted on social media: … Read more

The Arizona Department of Education’s Guidelines to Reopen Schools means It is time to Fully Fund Public Schools

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The Arizona Department of Education’s guidelines to reopen schools for the 2020/21 school year is impressive. It involved stakeholders from teachers, school leaders, parents, students, the health community, administrators, technology specialists, strategic planning, and school finance. It contains general guidance for schools and customized advice for teachers, school leaders, students (the longest sub-section,) and parents. … Read more

Reaction to Biden’s and Kelly’s lead in the latest Arizona Polls

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The latest polls in Arizona are potentially good news for the people who want: To take Arizona and America forward for everyone. Good government that can keep the people safer and more prosperous. To get rid of reactionary policies that are divisive and move the country backward. Captain Mark Kelly has a double-digit lead over … Read more

Arizona School Funding Should not be on the Chopping Block

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With the revelation that the state may have as much as a $1.1 billion budget deficit over the next two years (as well as a reduction in sales tax revenue,) the worry that vital programs that help our most vulnerable, including children, would be on the chopping block if legislators enacted, like in the foolhardy … Read more