Article 3 Section 1 of the Arkansas Constitution currently reads: “Except as otherwise provided by this Constitution, any person may vote in an election in this state who is: During the Arkansas General Assembly’s 2025 regular session, the legislature referred three constitutional amendments for voters’ consideration on the 2026 ballot....
The Arkansas Kids Count Coalition is celebrating 30 years of advocacy for our state’s children. And we thought our anniversary would be a great time to go back to the basics. This year, the Arkansas Kids Count Coalition is...
In the whirlwind of health news in the past several months between the passage of H.R. 1 (AKA the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) and the public debate about premium tax credit enhancements and marketplace coverage, you may have heard...
Introduction Students who receive K-12 school vouchers are scoring above the national average according to the most recent Arkansas Education Freedom Accounts Program Annual Report, but the meaning of those assessment results as they pertain to student achievement in...
Introduction What is the fiscal impact of the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program, the state’s K-12 school voucher program established by the LEARNS Act? This is one question the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, in...
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We should all want children of immigrants to meet their full potential. It’s good for Arkansas, from the strength of our economy to our education system and community health overall.
Access to safe and high-quality child care is critical for families. Recent changes to the voucher program are negatively affecting Arkansas families.
“Affordability” has recently leapt into the national political consciousness with a vengeance. Of course, affordability is not a new challenge for Arkansas families that sit down at the kitchen table and make hard choices about expenses, especially during the...
With support from Kresge Foundation, coalition includes 70+ partners across 27 states tackling barriers to economic mobility. Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Circles NWA today announced their participation in the newly expanded Beyond the Cliff coalition, a national...