Arkansas LEARNS sets a dangerous course for public schools
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 […]
AACF Statement on Governor Sanders’ LEARNS Act
There are components of this package that we may enthusiastically support, but “empowering” some Arkansas families should not come at the expense of others.
Arkansas has room for improvement in providing quality education
Educating the next generation of Arkansans is one of our greatest responsibilities.
Arkansas Advocates 2022 Special Legislative Session Recap
We hope to carry this momentum into the 2023 Regular Legislative Session, as we can be sure there will be many bills to support and defend against that will affect the lives of Arkansas’s children and families.
AACF Statement on School Safety Grants
On Thursday, the Arkansas Legislature passed SB2, and Gov. Hutchinson signed it into law. The new act will allow the Arkansas Department of Education to receive $50 million in general […]
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.
Anti-Equity Bills Narrowly Avoided
skills and gaining the knowledge that will guide them through adulthood. We’re thankful that Arkansas lawmakers adjourned their special session this week without taking up harmful legislation that would have undermined that objective.
AACF Statement on COVID-19 Summer 2021 Surge
Arkansas is facing a health care crisis impacting the health and safety of our families and children, our schools, our health care system and health care workforce, and our economy. […]
Data: Arkansas needs a different strategy for preventing teen births
Editor’s note: The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how families have fared between the […]
Data reveal Arkansas is slipping in our duty to educate and care for our kids
Editor’s note: The 2021 KIDS COUNT® Data Book is a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how families have fared between the […]