Teresa Leyba Ruiz
Coverage of Teresa Leyba Ruiz in the Nexus archive.
- Voucher oversight fight tilts GOP superintendent primary toward Kimberly Yee over Tom Horne
Kimberly Yee leads Tom Horne in the GOP primary for Arizona's Superintendent of Public Instruction, with the race centered on oversight of the state's school voucher program. Yee, a former state treasurer, aims to unseat Horne, an 81-year-old incumbent. The winner will face Democrat Teresa Leyba Ruiz in November.
- Democratic school chief candidates debated voucher fraud, teacher shortage and Horne hotline
Democratic candidates Brett Newby and Teresa Leyba Ruiz debated issues including voucher program oversight, teacher retention, and accountability in Arizona's public education system. Ruiz emphasized her 35-year education background and budget management experience, while Newby highlighted challenges in rural schools and support for students with autism. Both candidates criticized the state's voucher program for lacking oversight and mismanagement.