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Behind the Ballot: Down-ballot drama
The race for superintendent of public instruction has historically struggled to garner voters’ attention and donors’ dollars.
Republicans balk at Douglas in primary, teachers split
Republican leaders are abandoning state Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas in her re-election bid, favoring a former teacher they consider their best shot at keeping the office red.
Garcia makes ‘dramatic tilt’ left in run for governor
In his gubernatorial bid, David Garcia is running to the left of where he was four years ago when, as the more mainstream candidate in the general election, he garnered some Republican support.
Chris Kotterman: Former Boy Scout committed to seeing children succeed
For years, Chris Kotterman, the Arizona School Boards Association director of governmental affairs, always got the question, “Oh, are you Penny’s son?” But recently, as he has settled in his career, that question has flipped.
Huppenthal clarifies apology regarding ethnic studies
An ex-schools chief is not apologizing for comparing a Mexican American Studies program to the Ku Klux Klan and its teachers to skinheads.
Early bird candidates take flight for 2018 election
The 2018 election is more than 18 months away, but candidates for statewide seats are starting campaigns earlier than usual.
But, Frank, can you do this?
When Frank Riggs aspired to become governor in 2014, many observers questioned why he did not instead run for superintendent of public instruction, given his education-centric campaign and anti-Common Core yard signs.
State Board of Education president resigns, citing feud with Douglas
The president of the State Board of Education resigned today, saying the Superintendent of Public Instruction is not allowing Department of Education staff to help the board do its job.
Former Wyoming schools chief sides with Douglas in power struggle
Wyoming’s former education chief, Cindy Hill, visited with Arizona lawmakers March 7 to share her experience in a power struggle with her home-state Legislature.
Senate approves bill that would strip Douglas of key powers
The Senate voted today without any debate to pass a bill altering the power between the State Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Douglas recall effort fails
A highly publicized effort to recall state schools chief Diane Douglas is folding this morning after gathering fewer than 10 percent of the signatures realistically needed to force an election.
State schools chief offers proposals gathered from parents, teachers, administrators
The first proposals Superintendent of Public Instruction Diane Douglas will push as legislation in the 2016 session would allow Native American students to cross state lines for school and the Department of Education to license its new data system.
