Recent News About State of Arizona Department of Education

State Government | State Agencies


Superintendent applauds proposed spending for education

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas has applauded Gov. Doug Ducey's budget plans.

Glendale Elementary's Gilliam to serve on Arizona School Facilities Board

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas recently appointed Glendale Elementary School District's director of maintenance and operations Gregory Gilliam as her designee to the Arizona School Facilities Board.

Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction supports lawsuit against tuition hikes

Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction is applauding Attorney General Mark Brnovich for his legal actions against the state’s Board of Regents, claiming the board’s over 300 percent university tuition hikes are unconstitutional.

Arizona Department of Education's Health and Nutrition Division given $494,000 grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service has awarded a $494,000 grant to the Arizona Department of Education's (ADE) Health and Nutrition Division, according to an ADE press release.

Arizona's education plan gains U.S. Department of Education approval

Arizona’s consolidated state plan, which deals with the state’s education accountability, has been approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

Arizona State Board of Education approves $1.2 million funding for homeless students

The State Board of Education (SBE) has approved grant funding of $1.2 million for 32 school districts and schools for homeless education services, the Arizona Department of Education reported.

Arizona Education Department praised for ESSA plan

For its work in designing an improved school-rating system, the Arizona Department of Education’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan received praise in a recently released report by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, according to a press release.

Arizona Education Department enhanced website accessibility

Arizona Department of Education (ADE) recently introduced its new website in conjunction with plans from Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in its effort to simplify connections among the department, individual schools, educators and the public.