State Superintendent Tom Horne released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's the federal funding freeze:

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced that she and other attorneys general are filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's federal spending freeze.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors says the Isaac Elementary School District owes the county more than $28 million.

Horne accused some schools of issuing "fraudulent diplomas" and asked the Arizona Legislature to again consider a testing requirement for graduation.

Arizona's Superintendent announced a partnership with Cartwheel for mental telehealth services in rural areas.

29-year-old Hunter Strawbridge is accused of a triple stabbing that killed 29-year-old Jake Carbonell in Phoenix. Today is a First Alert Weather Day in the Valley, with cloudy and cool conditions and an afternoon high of just 62 degrees. Rain chances are near 40% for today, with light rainfall most likely late tonight.

Trump's administration greenlit immigration arrests at schools. Arizona’s Republican schools chief said that will hurt kids.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne called for the requirements as a state lawmaker has introduced a bill to do so in the Legislature.

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne gives his State of Education speech to the House Education Committee on Jan. 21, 2025.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne delivered his annual State of Education speech this week, touching on 15 different initiatives.

During a speech before Arizona lawmakers, the education superintendent said his agency is encouraging the use of AI to help tutor students.

In a press release, the partnership between the Arizona Department of Education (AZED) and Cartwheel is to help "bring students and families in Arizona's rural counties rapid access to mental health support using telehealth.