To build an educated workforce, reduce crime, or just make sure our kids have a chance, the best time to invest in education is early. Too many working and middle class parents wonder how well their kids are being...
The Achievement Gap report published by AACF in 2008 addresses many solutions to the achievement gap. However, there are a few proven strategies that can Arkansas schools can use to ensure the improved and continued success of children that...
Advocates urge state and federal officials to find solutions now As of this morning, July 1, 2010, thousands of Arkansas children have lost access to child care. Funding for child care from theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act of...
National Report Highlights Importance of Grade Level Reading to Students, State and Economy Several factors shown to affect Arkansas students ability to read and succeed LITTLE ROCK – A special Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey...
Pre-K Now has released a new brief, “The Case for Pre-K,” highlighting the vast and emerging body of research that continues to demonstrate the potential of publicly funded, large-scale pre-k programs as a strategy for school reform. The brief...