Omnibus bill includes big policy wins for Arkansas’s children
Overall, we’re relieved to see that some key provisions will make life measurably better for Arkansas’s children.
Too Many Arkansas Preschoolers Didn’t Receive High-Quality Education Amid Pandemic
Arkansas should commit to serving at least all low-income preschoolers. The 2021 State of Preschool Yearbook, released by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) at the Rutgers Graduate […]
Understanding the Vanderbilt Study of Tennessee Pre-K
Arkansas’s well-being depends upon the education of our state’s children. We need every child in Arkansas to have access to a world-class education.
American Families Plan
The President’s announcement of the American Families Plan yesterday puts us one step closer to seizing the historic opportunity to build a stronger recovery and a more equitable economy. We […]
Arkansas Advocates 2021 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 11
We hope everyone enjoyed a slightly slower week, with both chambers on Spring Break recess Wednesday through Friday. Be sure to catch your breath over the weekend, because there are […]
Arkansas Ranks as Bottom-Quarter State for Babies
New data released June 11 shows that before the COVID-19 pandemic, Arkansas ranked as a bottom-quarter state for babies. The State of Babies Yearbook: 2020, released by early childhood development […]
More than 116,000 children would benefit from a high-quality early child care and education system in Arkansas
New research estimates that a “values-based” early child and education (ECE) system would benefit Arkansas’s children, teachers, and parents. A comprehensive publicly financed system that compensates educators fairly would serve […]
AACF Recaps New Education Laws on the Books This Week
It’s Wednesday, July 24, 2019 — 91 days after the legislative session officially adjourned on April 24, 2019. What’s so special about today? All bills passed by the state legislature […]
2018 State of Preschool report ranks Arkansas 5th in access for 3-year-olds
Study shows all states need faster expansion and greater investment in early childhood education In The State of Preschool 2018 annual report, the National Institute for Early Education Research at Rutgers University […]
Arkansas Advocates 2019 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 12
The end is in sight! Week 12 saw a fair amount of action at the Capitol. Several committees held their final meetings this week, meaning a number of bills will […]