Candidate for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2026 Arizona Primary Election.
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Work with County Superintendents and rural districts to reinstate professional development opportunities that have been abandoned under the current administration.. Learn more
Establish rigorous audit protocols to ensure every tax dollar is spent for the intended purpose of educating Arizona’s students. Learn more
Return to an emphasis on academic success, rather than political agendas, partisan policies, and frivolous lawsuits. Learn more
End the automatic approval of ESA expenditures of 2,000 or less, which have cost the state over 124M. Learn more
Expand accessibility of Department of Education meetings, and open up advisory committee positions to parents and students. Learn more
Advocate for increased teacher compensation so that our hardworking educators know they are valued. Learn more
As your Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will: Launch an “On The Road With Ruiz” listening tour to meet with families around the state and hear their concerns. Learn more
Ensure students are safe and secure by increasing access to mental health professionals, free and reduced lunches, and enrichment activities. Learn more
Address the teacher shortage by restoring respect and trust towards educators because nobody wants to work for a bad boss. Learn more
Strengthen CTE and dual enrollment pathways by partnering with our labor unions. Learn more
Partner with community colleges and universities to create teacher recruitment pipelines and retention programs that provide incentives, mentorships, and support. Learn more
Broaden tutoring and after-school programs for students who need extra support. Learn more
Restore a climate of respect to the noble profession of teaching and end the baseless attacks on our schools. Learn more
Reign in the universal ESA program that defunded 1B from public education. Learn more
Serve as the “Advocate-in-Chief” for our public schools day in and day out. Learn more
Create outreach initiatives in historically underserved communities so that every family has their voice represented. Learn more
I will: Create an ESA dashboard for transparent access to expenditures made with your tax funds. Learn more
As your Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will: Expand access to early learning opportunities, such as literacy and universal pre-K. Learn more
As your Superintendent of Public Instruction, I will: Advocate for increased funding for our public schools at the state legislature. Learn more
I will: Celebrate the excellence in our public schools and use my office to highlight the achievements of staff and students. Learn more
Support dual language learners through robust immersion programs. Learn more
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