Tom Joyce

Tom Joyce is a freelance reporter covering politics, sports and culture.

Public Education
Tom Horne wins, Kathy Hoffman concedes in Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction race

(The Center Square) – Incumbent Democrat Kathy Hoffman conceded in the race for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction on Thursday morning. Hoffman trailed Republican Tom Horne by 8,718… Read More

November 18, 2022
Government, Public Education
Arizona charter school students outperform traditional public schools

(The Center Square) – Arizona’s charter schools, if separated from their public school counterparts, have eighth graders that perform at higher levels than nearly any other state. The National Assessment… Read More

November 14, 2022
Government, Public Education
Arizona school districts accused of using tax dollars to oppose school choice

(The Center Square) – Arizona school districts will violate state law next week by sending representatives to a meeting where they will encourage attendees to overturn the state’s… Read More

September 6, 2022
Culture
Arizona attorney general’s office files civil rights lawsuit against Tucson for not honoring religious exemptions

(The Center Square) – Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s office filed a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Tucson over its COVID-19 vaccination requirements. The Attorney General’s office… Read More

September 2, 2022
Government
Arizona leaders celebrate universal school choice law as potential ballot challenge lingers

(The Center Square) – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey joined families, educators, and community leaders on Tuesday to celebrate Arizona’s recently-enacted universal school choice law at a time when a challenge… Read More

August 17, 2022