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Schools chief debate centers on teaching of intelligent design
Three of the Republicans hoping to be state school superintendent want students exposed to and taught "intelligent design,'' but not necessarily as part of the science curriculum.
Teachers, schools would benefit from renewing, expanding Prop. 301
As the Arizona superintendent of public instruction, I have traveled around the state three times on my annual “We Are Listening Tours.” These tours give fellow Arizonans the opportunity to... […]
In symbolic gesture, state school board votes against Common Core
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas got a symbolic victory today when she convinced her fellow Board of Education members to vote to cut ties with Common Core.
Arizona’s lead educator has squandered her elected position
To say I am disappointed or embarrassed at Arizona’s superintendent of public instruction is an understatement.
State school board official in dispute with Diane Douglas resigns
The employee at the heart of the feud between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the State Board of Education submitted her resignation today.
Douglas proposes $400 million for schools from state surplus, rainy day fund
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas offered a plan today to pump $400 million a year into schools for teacher pay.
Schools chief recall organizer alleges Douglas’ chief acted improperly
The chief organizer of a recall against state schools chief Diane Douglas is asking the Attorney General’s Office to investigate whether her chief of staff acted improperly in sending an email about the effort to an independent education group.
Department of Education opens reading improvement program web portal
Arizona schools can file their reports on how they intend to improve their students’ reading skills despite the fight between the education board and state schools chief Diane Douglas – at least for the time being.
Appeals Court rejects Douglas’ request for quick ruling on lawsuit
The Arizona Court of Appeals today refused to accept Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas’ request for a fast-tracked appeal of her lawsuit against the Board of Education.
Arizona schools chief Douglas appeals judge’s dismissal of lawsuit
A power struggle between Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas and the state Board of Education over authority to hire and fire the board's staff is poised for another court battle.
Judge dismisses Douglas’ lawsuit against education board
Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas cannot fire the employees of the State Board of Education, a court ruled today.
Organizers to delay start of official Diane Douglas recall effort
Organizers of a recall against state schools chief Diane Douglas are going to cool their jets for awhile – at least until it gets a bit cooler outside.
