Bring Girls Who Code to Your School
Less than a quarter of today’s computing jobs are held by women — and that number is declining. In order to close the gender gap in tech, we must empower our current students with the STEM skills they...
View ArticleStatement on School Safety Program Grant Applications
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman released the following statement on the abundance of School Safety Program grant applications: “One of the greatest wins of the 2019...
View ArticleGet SET for STEM!
The Arizona Department of Education wants to help teachers “Get SET for STEM!” Our Scholarships for Effective Teachers program offers Arizona educators $2,000 per year for up to three years to pursue...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Announces New Hires
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today announced two appointments to her executive team at the Arizona Department of Education (ADE). Claudio Coria, who will serve as Chief...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Statement on School Safety Program Awards
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman released the following statement regarding the approval of the School Safety Program Grant awards today: “It is an incredible step in the...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman’s Statement on the FY2021 Proposed Executive Budget
PHOENIX – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman released the following statement on Governor Doug Ducey’s FY 2021 Proposed Budget: “Throughout my travels around the state, I’ve...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Announces Finalists for 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program
(Phoenix, Ariz., January 21, 2020) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced today the Arizona finalists for the 2019-2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Victor...
View ArticleArizona Department of Education Statement Regarding Data Breach
The Arizona Department of Education today released the following statement regarding the data breach containing ESA account information: In the course of fulfilling a public records request to three...
View ArticleSupt. Hoffman Delivers 2020 “State of Education” Address
The below text is of the full speech that Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman delivered to the Arizona House of Representatives on February 3, 2020. Chairwoman Udall,...
View Article2020 Arizona Education Job Fairs
February 29, 2020 – Statewide Arizona Education Job Fair The Statewide Arizona Education Job Fair will once again be held at the Glendale Renaissance on February 29, 2020. That’s right: 2020 is a leap...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Delivers First Annual State of Special Education Speech
Chairwoman Allen, Vice-Chairman Boyer, members of the committee: Thank you for having me and for the opportunity to deliver the first annual State of Special Education today. Last week, I spoke to the...
View ArticleGuidance to Schools on COVID-19
This page contains guidance and resources for Arizona’s public district and charter schools as they navigate COVID-19 response. The situation around COVID-19 is rapidly changing, so please continue to...
View ArticleAmeriCorps Vista Opening at ADE
AmeriCorps Vista Opening at ADE Join the Arizona Department of Education’s Educator Excellence Unit as a HandsOn AmeriCorp VISTA and work where legislation meets reality. Working in this unit, you will...
View ArticleArizona Department of Education: Pandemic Preparedness
To support district and charter leadership during this COVID-19 pandemic, the Arizona Department of Education has issued updated guidance regarding pandemic preparedness. Please visit the Center for...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Convenes Task Force to Plan for the 2020-2021 School Year
PHOENIX – On Friday, May 1st, Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman convened the first meeting of a diverse set of stakeholders to discuss the reopening of schools for the 2020-2021...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Celebrates National School Nurse Day
PHOENIX– Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today highlighted National School Nurse Day. National Nurses Week runs May 6 through May 12, to commemorate the birthday of Florence...
View ArticleComplete the 2020 Census Today!
Has your family filled out the 2020 Census? An accurate Census count is critical to Arizona’s families and school communities. Census data helps the federal government understand how much money our...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Announces Finalists for 2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program
(Phoenix, Ariz., January 21, 2020) – Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced today the Arizona finalists for the 2019-2020 U.S. Senate Youth Program (USSYP). Victor...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman: Black Lives Matter
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman released the following statement regarding #BlackLivesMatter and the demonstrations that have been taking place across the country over the...
View ArticleSuperintendent Hoffman Convenes Technology Task Force to Address Digital...
PHOENIX – Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman today announced the formation of the Arizona Department of Education Technology Task Force – a group of partners from across the state who...
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