Tom Horne announces run for state schools superintendent
View Comments Former state schools chief Tom Horne is jumping into the race for his old job, reviving themes of "ethnic chauvinism" and academic rigor that were hallmarks of his previous terms. "When I was superintendent of public instruction, my focus was on academic achievement," said Horne at a Thursday press conference announcing his candidacy. "I was a crusader against mediocrity, laziness and political indoctrination as a substitute for academic teaching." “I think a lot of the good work that I did has been undone," Horne, a Republican, told The Arizona Republic in an interview pri...