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Tom Horne threatens to block $1.5 million in federal funding over 'illegal' DEI policy. The school district says it's done nothing wrong.

Arizona School Superintendent Tom Horne is threatening to block more than $1.5 million in federal funding for a Valley school district over what he claims is an illegal DEI program. The district ...
Icon for www.nationalreview.comNational Review · May 20, 2014

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne Should Resign

Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne is having a very bad month. Early last week, a former employee resigned from his office and complained that Horne and his senior staff were using staff and state ...
Icon for www.azcentral.comAZ Central · Apr 3, 2025

Far-right Sen. Jake Hoffman wants 2026 challenger for GOP schools chief Tom Horne

Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne faced criticism from fellow Republican and Arizona Freedom Caucus leader Sen. Jake Hoffman over the state's education voucher program.
Icon for www.fox10phoenix.comFOX 10 Phoenix · 8d

Tom Horne asks for PXU to reverse grant denial for armed officers

Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Horne, is calling for the Phoenix Union High School District to reverse a recent decision that denies grants for armed officers in two district ...
USA TODAY · 7d

Arizona schools chief Tom Horne criticizes Phoenix school board for rejecting police grant

The Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board voted 5-2 in March to reject state funding for an additional police officer in the district.
Icon for www.azfamily.comAZFamily · 8d

Horne urges board to reconsider request for armed officers in 2 PXU schools

Tom Horne, the state superintendent of public education, spoke out Thursday against the Phoenix Union High School District’s (PXU) governing board’s recent vote to reject the request for ...
Icon for www.statesman.comAustin American-Statesman · Mar 28, 2025

Police have 'important role' in reducing student absences, Tom Horne says

Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne advocated for stronger law enforcement measures to address chronic absenteeism in schools. Horne suggested that police issue citations to parents of chronically ...
The Buffalo News · 10d

Trial begins of former Buffalo cop turned police reform advocate Cariol Horne

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Cariol Horne, the activist and former police officer accused of interfering with police business.
Icon for www.fox10phoenix.comFOX 10 Phoenix · 21d

Kyrene School District at risk of losing $1.5 million in federal funding due to recent DEI policy

State Superintendent Tom Horne says the policy conflicts with guidance from the U.S. Department of Education. The district is home to four Title I schools that specifically help low-income students.
WGRZ on MSN.com · 10d

Former officer Cariol Horne faces trial, jury selection begins

Jury selection begins in the trial of former Buffalo officer Cariol Horne, charged after a Christmas blizzard incident.
Icon for www.azfamily.comAZFamily · 8d

Some Arizona school districts vote to defy federal DEI order

However, the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said all districts still need to obey the White House or run the risk of losing federal funding. Despite the judge blocking the ...
Icon for gazette.comThe Gazette · 16d

Mayes refutes state threat to pull school funds over DEI

(The Center Square) - Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pushed back this week against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne after he threatened to pull funding from Kyrene School ...
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Arizona Supt. Horne urges Phoenix district to reconsider stance on armed officers

PHOENIX — Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne is urging leaders of a Phoenix district to reconsider their decision about funding for armed school resource officers at two campuses.
Icon for www.kvoa.comKVOA 4 · 4d

Arizona education department launches live DEI compliance site

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne emphasized a commitment to transparency and legal compliance. "I am committed to following the law and will abide by the latest guidance from ...
Icon for www.filmweb.nofilmweb.no · Dec 5, 2023

Tom Horn

A renowned former army scout is hired by ranchers to hunt down rustlers but finds himself on trial for the murder of a boy when he carries out his job too well. Tom Horn finds that the simple skills he knows are of no help in dealing with the ambitions of ...
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Money may be the only solution as Arizona’s teacher shortage continues

I’ve emphasized that it’s an emergency,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne said. “We have to take strong action.” According to a fall 2024 preliminary report from the ...
Icon for www.indystar.comThe Indianapolis Star · 8d

Arizona schools chief Tom Horne criticizes Phoenix school board for rejecting police grant

Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne publicly urged the Phoenix Union High School District Governing Board to reconsider its rejection of state funding for an additional police officer. The board ...
Icon for www.yahoo.comYahoo · Mar 28, 2025

Police have 'important role' in reducing student absences, Tom Horne says

Arizona School Superintendent Tom Horne called for stronger law enforcement responses to student absences, as chronic absenteeism in the state remains far higher than it was pre-pandemic.
Icon for www.washingtonexaminer.comWashington Examiner · 15d

Mayes refutes state threat to pull school funds over DEI

(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes pushed back this week against state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne after he threatened to pull funding from Kyrene ...