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Arizona Secures Release Of Federal Funds For After-School Programs

Jul 21, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne, announced the release of previously paused federal funds for after-school programs under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant program. Superintendent Horne expressed his...

Record Number Of Arizona Students Earn State Seal Of Arts Proficiency

Jul 7, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | A record number of Arizona high school students have earned the prestigious Seal of Arts Proficiency for the 2024-25 school year. 2,366 students have received this honor, some earning more than one, indicating proficiency in more than one arts...

Arizona Department Of Education Guarantees Schools Will Receive Payment For Earlier Shortfall

Jul 5, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Department of Education sent information to the State Treasurer’s Office earlier this week regarding supplemental dollars to be sent to Arizona public schools following a shortfall this year. The information confirms funding will be...

AZ Dept. Of Education Responds After Federal Government Pauses Grants For ‘Migrant Education Program’

Jul 3, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has issued guidance to public school districts and charter schools following a pause and review of five grants by the U.S. Department of Education (USED) pursuant to the proposed FY26 federal budget which...

Horne Applauds Supreme Court Decision Allowing Students To Opt Out Of Inappropriate Sexual Classes

Jun 30, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | Arizona’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is applauding the U.S. Supreme Court for its decision to allow parents to opt their kids out of inappropriate sexual classes. This ruling requires all schools to offer parents the...

State Board Of Education Adopts New ESA Parent Handbook

Jun 24, 2025

By Ethan Faverino | The Arizona State Board of Education has adopted the Arizona Department of Education’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) Parent Handbook for the upcoming school year. This updated handbook was approved on June 23, 2025, by an 8-1 vote after...

Utah’s ESA-Type Program ‘Enabling Greater Access To Opportunities’

Jun 23, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) Arizona has shed light on the growing trend of homeschooling and the associated costs nationwide, using Utah as an example and revealing both the financial burden and opportunities for families...

Arizona Christian Homeschool Athletic Association Thriving After 20-Year History

Jun 18, 2025

By Shanxi Omoniyi (The Lion) | What do NBA players Blake Griffin and Allonzo Trier have in common with Allison Miller, a junior basketball player at The Master’s University in Santa Clarita, California? All were previous homeschoolers who participated in the National...

Maricopa County Libraries Face Scrutiny Over Sexually Explicit Books In Youth Sections

Jun 18, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | The Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) is facing growing scrutiny from parents and advocacy groups over concerns that sexually explicit books are being displayed in the youth sections of its libraries. Organizations like AZ Women of Action...

Horne To Report SUSD To Federal Government For Violating “No DEI” Pledge

Jun 15, 2025

By Matthew Holloway | Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that his office will report Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) to the federal government for violating the "No DEI" pledge signed by district Superintendent Scott Menzel. The...

ASU Holds Event Based On Book Encouraging Community Building Through Burning Things Down

Jun 14, 2025

By Jonathan Eberle | An event hosted this week by Arizona State University is drawing fire from critics who say the public institution is promoting radical ideologies under the guise of social justice. The event, titled "Social Justice in Action: Conversing with the...

ASU Advises Students On Avoiding Trump’s Travel Ban

Jun 11, 2025

By Staff Reporter | Arizona State University (ASU) issued an email advising students on avoiding President Donald Trump’s travel ban. The university’s action potentially interferes with a decision by the Trump administration to improve national security. ASU sent out...