It is heartening to see that so many school districts, in defiance of Gov. Ducey, are enforcing mask mandates for the safety of our communities. Kathy Hoffman, AZ Superintendent of Public Instruction, has been a strong advocate for students and teachers in this effort: “The goal is in-person learning — something that cannot be achieved by forcing sick students to go back to school with their healthy peers.” To thank her for her leadership, email her at questions@azed.gov.