2016 Voter’s Guide
This November, elections are critical to the well-being of Arkansas’s children and families and to the future of this great state. Arkansas voters will help decide which candidates win a […]
Awaken the Force of Quality Pre-K
This May the Fourth, awaken the force … of QUALITY PRE-K. Our little Wookiees’ earliest experiences form the foundation for all of their future learning. In quality pre-K classrooms, they […]
The “Elements” of Quality Pre-K
Quality pre-K matters. It matters most to the children who start off with their backpacks full of knowledge — they are familiar with school routines, they understand the importance of using words rather […]
A Tax and Budget Blueprint for a Better Arkansas
What if Arkansas were a national leader in children’s education and health? What if we had one of the lowest rates of child poverty in the nation instead of one […]
The State of Early Childhood Education
Our pre-K paint-by-numbers picture is closer to completion after this past year and a half. Let’s take the next year and a half and fill it in completely. This is […]
Wealth, Education, and The Opportunity Gap
Education has been called “the great equalizer,” because it is a key tool in lifting the working poor out of poverty, decreasing crime, and improving health. Arkansas has made education […]
Parents’ Guide to Pre-K Advocacy
Parents and Guardians: you are the most important person in your young child’s life. You are already doing great things to help your child succeed. You are your child’s most […]
What do #ARKidsNeed from birth to age eight?
#ARKidsNeed Download the Print Version Consistent health insurance coverage. Expanded access to health care. Moms who have quality prenatal care. Full immunization screenings. Proper dental care. Regular check-ups to catch […]
What Schools Need to Succeed: A look at three schools
Poverty has a negative and lasting impact on a student’s education. Research tells us that poverty can physically impact a child’s developing brain and his future ability to learn. Interventions can reverse […]
The Business Case for Pre-K
Pre-K is a great investment for Arkansas’s future workforce and a critical resource for working families. Justin Eaton, Owner, IDK? Café, Bentonville, AR 4 Things You Need to Know About Pre-K Right Now […]