Children of color face barriers
A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows Arkansas has a lot of ground to cover to ensure that all kids – especially children of color – are positioned to thrive. Race for Results: Building a Path...
Poverty spending on education needs focus
Believe it or not, lawmakers will be talking about issues other than the Private Option during the 2014 fiscal session which begins today. One of those issues is how to best spend funds aimed at helping poorer students perform...
Pre-K closes the education gap
Pre-K closes the education gap Two new studies on the Arkansas Better Chance (ABC) Pre-K Program find that it has meaningful impact on children who participate. More importantly, ABC has helped to shrink the education gap between economically-disadvantaged students...
Study: Quality Pre-K Reduces Crime, Drug Use
Study after study shows that investing in high quality early education is one of the best investments we can make in our children and communities. The latest comes from a study posted online in the journal Science. Researchers following...
Early Education is the Best Investment
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...
Proven Solutions to the Achievement Gap (5 pf 5
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...
New research on the case for Pre-K
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...
A look back at Arkansas’ top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
A look aback at Arkansas’s top achievements for kids
With the holidays coming to an end and a New Year beginning, it’s a good time to reflect on the many positive things Arkansas has done the last few years to help our most vulnerable children and families. We...
Education in the Post-Lake View Era: What is Arkansas Doing to Close the Achievement Gap?
Authors tout state success, advocate multi-pronged approached to continue progress. Arkansas has made significant progress to improve its education system since the Supreme Court’s 2002 Lake View decision, but major gaps remain among students of different racial and socioeconomic...