by Carolyn Classen, blogger Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidates: Kimberly Yee (R) Teresa Leyba Ruiz (D) https://www.azcleanelections.gov/debate-information Carolyn’s note: Yee is the 2 term AZ State Treasurer (termed out), served in AZ Senate and House prior to current position. Dr. Ruiz is a retired educator, former President of Glendale Community College. Current Superintendent Tom Horne … Read more
It is an awful lot like Christmas if you are a supporter of the Arizona Democratic Party and its primary victorious statewide candidates today. However, today, the person or people bringing gifts to Governor Katie Hobbs, Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, Attorney General Kris Mayes, Superintendent of Public Instruction Nominee Dr. Teresa Leybra Ruiz, and … Read more
by Carolyn Classen, blogger Date & Time Jun 15, 2026 0600 pm in Az Description “Join NAACP Tucson Branch for a candidate forum featuring individuals (candidates) seeking to serve as Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. Learn about each candidate’s vision, priorities, and leadership approach for Arizona’s public schools, and take the opportunity to ask questions … Read more
While the recently released bipartisan budget agreement between Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs and Legislative Democrats and Republicans has many sound provisions that will help Arizonans, major items like renewing the funding for K-12 Public Schools contained in Proposition 123, and reform for the Empowerment Scholarship Account Private School Voucher Program, despite an apparent road-to-Damascus public … Read more
This is a lesson in why it is important for voters to carefully review the positions and background of every candidate for public office, be it the President of the United States or an individual running for school board. The case of Deer Valley Unified School District Governing Board Member Kimberly Fisher clearly demonstrates this … Read more