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.
Speak Up Arkansas: Episode 40 (What Our Littlest Learners Need)
On January 3, 2018, at 5 p.m., Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and KABF 88.3 aired the fortieth episode of “Speak Up Arkansas,” a talk radio show dedicated to covering issues like health care, education, juvenile justice, the state...
Speak Up Arkansas: Episode 30 (Brain development in early childhood)
On August 2, 2017, at 5 p.m., Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and KABF 88.3 aired the thirtieth episode of “Speak Up Arkansas,” a talk radio show dedicated to covering issues like health care, education, juvenile justice, the state budget, family and...
Mental health issues create challenges for Arkansas’s youngest students
One in five young children experience serious concerns with emotions and behavior. Mental health issues can lead to behavior problems in young students and disciplinary action that keeps kids out of the classroom. A new strategic plan released today...
Summary of Arkansas’s Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Mental Health
Early childhood professionals often use the terms early childhood mental health and positive social and emotional development interchangeably. Social development involves skills like communicating needs, getting along with others and making friends. Emotional development involves skills like being able to be soothed when upset, recognizing feelings...
Correcting the record on pre-K
Misinformation about the Arkansas state-funded pre-K program is being distributed. Two false claims are being made. Claims have been made that a report produced by the Office of Education Policy, University of Arkansas, indicates that the Arkansas state-funded pre-K...
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