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The Arkansas Campaign for Grade Level Reading: A Call to Action
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Download the executive summary for a brief overview of the full report. Reading proficiently by the end of third grade impacts a variety of outcomes such as: Children’s ability to learn after third grade Children’s academic outcomes...
Policy Cafe in Conway Oct. 2
Policy Cafe in Conway Oct. 2 We’ve teamed up with the Hendrix College Project Pericles Program** to present this event and you’re invited. Let’s talk about what Arkansas can do to help children and their families succeed and how...
Questions to Ask About the Issues That Matter
Questions to ask about the issues that matter Election Day 2012 will be here in just 54 days. And just like every other election year, we’re reminded once again that children cannot vote and they’re usually not big campaign...
Advocates Guide to the 2012 Elections: Questions to Ask About the Issues That Matter
The Arkansas legislature faces unprecedented territory when they reconvene in January 2013 for the 89th General Assembly. While each session creates new opportunities, this Assembly must immediately deal with a challenge-bridging what some believe is a $400 million shortfall...
Questions to Ask About the Issues That Matter
Questions to ask about the issues that matter Election Day 2012 will be here in just 54 days. And just like every other election year, we’re reminded once again that children cannot vote and they’re usually not big campaign...
Add Gov. Beebe to List of Supporters of Medicaid Extension
AACF Applauds Gov. Beebe, other organizations, for support of Medicaid extension Yesterday, Governor Beebe publicly announced his support for extending Medicaid to those who would qualify under the Affordable Care Act. The list of supporters is growing. We are...
Study shows minority students graduate at lower rates than white counterparts
Study shows minority students graduate at lower rates than white counterparts Minority students graduate high school at lower rates than their white counterparts. A new study by the Schott Foundation for Public Education that tracks students’ performance throughout their...
SISTERS UNITED working to reduce infant mortality
SISTERS UNITED working to reduce infant mortality As part of its efforts to ensure that children grow up healthy, AACF has been part of efforts to reduce infant deaths in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas continues...
Executive Director Rich Huddleston named one of state’s 50 most influential
Executive Director Rich Huddleston named one of 50 most influential Picked up a copy of the Arkansas Times this week? Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families Executive Director Rich Huddleston was named one of the 50 most influential people...