Make Every Day Count: Strategies to Reduce Chronic Absence in Arkansas Schools

October 14, 2016

Chronic absenteeism – defined as students missing 10 percent or more of the school year for any reason – is a big problem in Arkansas. Time lost in the classroom has a direct impact on students’ academic progress, especially...

National Report Highlights Importance of Grade Level Reading to Students, State and Economy

May 18, 2010

National Report Highlights Importance of Grade Level Reading to Students, State and Economy Several factors shown to affect Arkansas students ability to read and succeed LITTLE ROCK – A special Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey...