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Arizona schools-chief primary election has officially become the most expensive in decades

By Evan Wyloge and Abby Jurek July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

The amount of money at play in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction has far eclipsed previous cycles.

Editor's Picks, Politics & Policy, Social Justice

Schools trying new approaches to combat absenteeism and low graduation rates among Hispanic students

by Donovan Growney March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

Tom Horne (Photo courtesy of Tom Horne)

Editor's Picks, Election 2022, Politics & Policy

Schools superintendent: Tom Horne says he’ll focus on academics, not critical race theory

by Morgan Casey October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Ducey’s order delaying school start has one lawmaker questioning his authority

by Chance Dorland July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Diane Douglas answers questions in Glendale, Ariz.

Douglas: It’s Board of Education’s prerogative to sue

by James Anderson September 17, 2015September 17, 2015

Douglas recall petition launches; needs 366,000 signatures

by James Anderson September 1, 2015September 1, 2015