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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

As a teacher, you always have to be prepared. That’s why I’m proud to announce my strategic plan for Arizona’s public schools: Centering Arizona Students’ Success — the first of its kind in the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction. 📌 Learn more at www.drruizforarizona.com

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

I'm so grateful for the endorsement of Attorney General @krismayes.bsky.social , a fearless leader taking on fraud, protecting taxpayers, and fighting for accountability in the ESA program. I look forward to working with her as Superintendent to shift the focus back to what matters: our students.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

So proud to have the support of Congresswoman @yassaminansari.bsky.social — a fearless advocate for Arizona families and public education. As Superintendent, I’ll bring that same commitment to supporting every student and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent on helping Arizona kids succeed.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Thank you to the press for highlighting what’s at stake in this race. We need to bring accountability to the ESA program, restore respect for educators, and ensure our rural schools get the resources they need. Arizona deserves an experienced educator who will be the adult in the classroom.

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Save Our Schools Arizona @sosarizona.org · 15/05/2026

🎉 SOSAZ is thrilled to announce our endorsement of @drruizforarizona.bsky.social for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Dr. Ruiz is the #PublicSchoolProud candidate who will fight for Arizona’s students, educators, and public schools!

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I’ve spent 35 years being the adult in the classroom, solving problems, and helping students succeed. Arizona deserves a Superintendent focused on outcomes for kids — not trying to score political points. Learn more and help elect an educator to lead our schools at DrRuizforArizona.com

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Last year, half a billion dollars in taxpayer money went out the door entirely unchecked through the voucher program. That has to stop. Arizona families deserve accountability, transparency, and leadership that takes oversight seriously. Read more about my plans. 👇

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

While everyday Arizonans struggle to pay bills, Tom Horne has created a VIP line, where access to ESA staff means fast-tracked approvals and inappropriate purchases go unchallenged. It's time to elect an educator who's ready to fix the system on day one. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

Arizona's billion-dollar school voucher program under fire

State Auditor General -- who works for the GOP-controlled Legislature -- issues a damning report on lack of oversight and conflicts of interest in the ESA program

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Arizona is the warning, not the model. As @captmarkkelly.bsky.social said, universal vouchers are draining public schools, blowing up the budget, and subsidizing families already in private education. Let’s invest in them, not dismantle them.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Thank you @keepazblue.org for believing in this campaign and in what’s possible when we put students at the center of every decision. I’ve spent my career in Arizona classrooms and serving students, and I’m ready to fight for you every single day as Superintendent. Let’s get to work! 💙

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Today, I officially qualified for the ballot with 13,500 signatures from all 15 counties—powered entirely by our incredible volunteers. Grateful to be surrounded so many leaders during this historic moment. This is a true grassroots movement—and we’re just getting started, Arizona!

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

You’re footing the bill for your wealthier neighbors’ international travel, thanks to this out-of-control voucher program. I’ll fix this on day one: follow the law, protect taxpayers, and put students first. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

Taxpayer-funded school vouchers used for Disneyland trips and international travel, public records obtained by 12News show

State Schools Chief Tom Horne had said no Empowerment Scholarship dollars were spent on Disneyland, but public records obtained from his office tell different story

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

If your school supply list includes condoms and wedding presents, it’s not parental choice — it’s taxpayer fraud. As Superintendent, I will stop the waste and protect Arizona families’ wallets on day one. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

Condoms, gift cards and wedding gifts: Arizona parents allegedly misspent $10 million in ESA funds

The Arizona Department of Education records obtained by 12News show misspending could be 20% of all purchases in the $1 billion voucher program.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

One in five. That's how many ESA purchases are fraudulent. 20%. The Arizona Department of Education's response? Your taxpayer dollars being spent on lingerie and diamond rings is an "honest mistake." No leadership, and no accountability. Arizona deserves better. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

Voucher supporters say Empowerment Scholarship fraud is 1%. New records peg misspending closer to 20%.

12News obtained Education Department records showing that one in five ESA purchases—such as cellphones, TVs, and diamond rings—were on the "unallowable" list.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Arizona is in a teacher crisis with 8,600 educators gone in the last year. Horne’s solution? A taxpayer-funded snitch line that gets more memes than meaningful complaints.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

A billion dollars. No assessments. No accountability. Arizona’s students — and taxpayers — deserve better.

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JoAnna Mendoza @joannamendoza.com · 17/01/2026

Hello Pinal County! Great to join so many young, motivated volunteers to knock doors in my hometown of Eloy this morning with @drruizforarizona.bsky.social! Interested in joining a canvass in your area? Sign up on my website ➡️ www.joannamendoza.com/volunteer

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

We had a wonderful time at the Somerton Tamale Festival—surrounded by families, educators, and elected leaders who understand the importance of meeting people where they are. I’ve visited all 15 counties in Arizona, and I’m committed to continuing to travel because every student matters.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

For 35 years I’ve dedicated my life to education—as both a teacher and president of a community college. Now, I need your help to become Superintendent of Public Instruction! ✍️ Sign my petition to get me on the ballot: voteruiz.com/sign 🍎 Learn more about our movement: drruizforarizona.com

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Prescott, Happy Jack, Payson—fairgrounds to packed houses, I spent this weekend meeting with so many dedicated people committed to bettering their communities and supporting public education. It's a joy to get to campaign in rural Arizona and share this journey with you!

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

“School choice” now means choosing between diamond jewelry and designer furniture, all with your tax dollars. Meanwhile, Arizona’s public school teachers spend over $600 out of pocket each year for their crowded classrooms. Voice your anger at the ballot box. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

I-TEAM: ESA parents bought diamond rings, luxury clothing, and Kenmore appliances with education tax dollars

Empowerment Scholarship families also stayed at high-end resorts, bought plane tickets, and even purchased lingerie as the state approved all purchases under $2,000.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Having the endorsement of former Superintendent Hoffman is incredibly meaningful for me. Kathy blazed a path for educators, and she did so with courage and dedication. I intend to continue her legacy by boldly advocating for the millions of students and teachers who choose Arizona’s public schools.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Wealthy families are using vouchers to get a free ride to college while our public school students get scraps. This isn’t school choice; it’s a taxpayer-funded scholarship for the affluent, and it has to be regulated for public education to survive. www.12news.com/article/news...

12news.com

EXCLUSIVE: 12News obtains records showing $440 million stockpiled in unused Empowerment Scholarship accounts that can be used for college

Unused education vouchers, which primarily go to high-income families, continue to skyrocket while funding for Arizona public schools is among the worst in U.S.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

This is another devastating blow from an administration hellbent on destroying public education. By withholding $118 million, our schools are robbed of 12% of their funding with a new school year a month away. Arizona needs a superintendent who will fight back! www.abc15.com/rebound/stat...

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$118 million withheld from Arizona’s schools by U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education has withheld an estimated $118 million in funding that was supposed to go to Arizona schools on July 1.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

🚨 Former Superintendent Hoffman sounds the alarm and gives us a call to action: speak up and stand up for public schools. With universal vouchers taking $1B/yr and the republican-led legislature neglecting public education, our schools are at a breaking point. 🚨 www.azcentral.com/story/opinio...

azcentral.com

Sound the alarm: Arizona is intentionally neglecting public schools | Opinion

Too many Arizona schools are facing impossible budget decisions, including closing schools and laying off teachers. They need our help more than ever.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

This race has become crowded with career politicians. We need a qualified educator leading our schools, not another politician exploiting our classrooms as a stepping stone for their own ambition. Please donate, sign, and send a message that Arizonans want real leadership and not political theater.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

He’s surprised that people don’t want him policing children’s potty breaks? It’s time to put an end to this hateful obsession and elect a teacher to clean up his mess.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It was an incredible honor to join former Superintendent Kathy Hoffman in conversation at the @keepazblue.org brunch. In the face of unprecedented attacks on public education, it is crucial that we rally behind these inspiring students and again elect an educator as our next state superintendent.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

I was filled with pride to spend May Day in solidarity with thousands of workers at the Capitol. But I was even prouder to carry a sign made by a 10-year-old student who is pleading with politicians to keep their hands off her education.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Is this what leadership looks like? The same man who oversees our public schools is also threatening to withhold their federal funding, based not on laws but on his personal opinions. If politicians won’t stand up for our schools, they don’t deserve to lead. It’s time to elect a teacher!

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

During a meeting with retired educators, I had the opportunity to reconnect with La Señora Bridgewater. For four decades, this 99-year-old dynamo guided generations of students.Teachers inspire and impact lives, which is why it's critical we elect an educator as Superintendent of Public Instruction!

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

I'm a career educator, not a politician, so it's been incredibly rewarding to receive such a positive response to my candidacy across the state. We are just getting started! Please visit my website to sign my petition and stay in touch while I'm on the trail. drruizforarizona.com

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

What’s been happening with my opponent, Tom Horne? He’s had a busy few weeks peddling conspiracy theories and threatening schools and families. Given his behavior and dangerous rhetoric, Horne is unfit to oversee the education of Arizona’s children.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Standing up for education alongside our youth, teachers, and veterans! It was heartening to see so many people throughout the country speaking up to demand #HandsOff of our students’ futures.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Thank you, @sosarizona.org for the wonderful event last night. It was so inspiring to see public education celebrated and dedicated servants recognized for their contributions. Together we’re building a future where Arizona’s students come first.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Politicians are seeking to destroy public education and push their own political agendas. I've spent 30 years in Arizona classrooms and know that future generations are worth fighting for. Sign my petition, donate, and get involved. We will all need to work together to preserve public education.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Thank you, @azagmayes.bsky.social, for standing up for our most vulnerable students. While our state superintendent celebrates the demise of the Education Department, this reckless decision will disproportionately impact over 1,000 Title l schools in Arizona. www.azcentral.com/story/news/p...

azcentral.com

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sues over sweeping Education Department layoffs

The Thursday lawsuit said laying off nearly 2,000 people at the department will hurt schools and universities across the country.

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Dr. Teresa Leyba Ruiz @drruizforarizona.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

My name is Terry Leyba Ruiz, and after dedicating three decades to Arizona classrooms, I'm taking my passion for public education to the campaign trail. With our schools under attack, the role of State Superintendent has never been more important. Learn more here: DrRuizforArizona.com.

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