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Home > Posts by Olivia Gardner

Arkansas Educational Adequacy Process Explained

May 7, 2024

All students in Arkansas should have access to an adequate and equitable education no matter where they live in our state.

Leaders In Arkansas Have Decisions to Make About Expanding Pre-K Access

April 18, 2024

It's time for Arkansas lawmakers to decide if and how they are going to support access to high-quality pre-k, and that decision (or indecision) could impact thousands of Arkansas families.

Why spanking in schools needs to go

March 7, 2024

We believe we are seeing a cultural shift in how we view spanking at school in our state.

An update on school disciplinary practices in Arkansas

February 28, 2024

Understanding your school district’s school discipline policy is a great first step and could help you advocate for your child one day.

Administrative Win for the Child Care Workforce

January 29, 2024

If you’re an early childhood educator, you may now qualify for financial assistance for your own child care needs.

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Arkansas Students with Disabilities and LEARNS Vouchers

September 1, 2023

Every parent of a child with disabilities wants the best, most appropriate, environment for their student to thrive alongside their peers.

Untangling the Complexities of the Child Care Crisis

June 15, 2023

Even though other states have much higher costs, Arkansas families struggle just as much or more to find child care.

Arkansas’s Progress in Pre-K Remains Stalled

May 18, 2023

Every child in Arkansas deserve access to high-quality preschool programs.

Arkansas LEARNS sets a dangerous course for public schools

February 23, 2023

Despite calls for amendments from both sides of the aisle and considerable opposition from public school supporters, Gov. Sanders’ Arkansas LEARNS bill passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday and the full Senate on Thursday. As an education policy...

AACF Statement on Governor Sanders’ LEARNS Act

February 8, 2023

There are components of this package that we may enthusiastically support, but “empowering” some Arkansas families should not come at the expense of others.

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