COVID-19 Weekly Policy Update, Vol. 2
April 3, 2020 A lot has been happening at the state and federal level in response to COVID-19. Below is a breakdown of major legislation and actions that have passed, […]
AACF Statement on the Future of the Little Rock School District
With the decision about the next steps for Little Rock School District (LRSD) following nearly five years of state control approaching, we are nearing another crucial moment in the history […]
Get Engaged in Education Advocacy in September
September 9-13 will be full of opportunities for advocates to get more engaged in education issues affecting students across our state: LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS: First, the House and Senate Education […]
Get Involved in Education: Advocacy Works!
Did you know that the Arkansas Supreme Court requires the state to conduct an ongoing study of whether Arkansas is providing an “adequate” and “equitable” public education to all students? […]
New school discipline laws aim to help all kids stay safe and engaged in learning
This is the second post in our education blog series about what legislative changes we can expect for students and schools in the 2019-2020 school year and beyond. As the new […]
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 […]
Arkansas Students Need Help in Math and Reading Proficiency
Note: This blog is second in a series of posts covering the findings in the Annie E. Casey Foundation 2019 KIDS COUNT® Data Book. To read the first blog post on economic […]
Arkansas Rises in Overall State Child Well-Being Ranking
The number of Arkansas children living in poverty has continued to improve, according to data released today in the annual Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT® Data Book. The number […]
You Can Help Move Arkansas from Adequacy to Excellence in Education
If you care about public education, you have to get involved in what’s known as “the adequacy process.” The Arkansas Constitution requires the state to provide an adequate and equitable […]
Arkansas Advocates 2019 Legislative Session Recap, Vol. 13
Though the ceremonial sine die for the 92nd General Assembly isn’t until April 24, both houses recessed this Wednesday. There are a handful of bills still waiting on the Governor’s signature, but […]