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More Than a Letter Grade: Why the Real Story of Arkansas Schools Runs Deeper
By Ashley Daniel They say, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In Arkansas public education today, that wisdom feels especially urgent. A school’s...
Pathway to a Brighter Future for Child Care in Arkansas
Pathway to a Brighter Future for Child Care in Arkansas The future of early childhood care and education in Arkansas is full of exciting...
Arkansas Schools Are Going Phone-Free — Here’s What Principals Really Think
It seems like everyone—from parents at the pickup line to lawmakers at the Capitol—is talking about kids and their phones. And not much of it is...
Early Child Care – Part 2: What the New SRA Rules Actually Mean for Children, Families, and Providers
What the New SRA Rules Actually Mean for Children, Families, and Providers by Hannah Denker What is the SRA program? In Part 1 of this blog series,...
New Report Alert: “Beating the Odds” is Here!
We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest OEP Awards: Beating the Odds report. This one is a favorite around here because it tells a...
2025 OEP Growth Awards!
Hooray! Today we are so excited to announce the winners of this year's OEP Growth Awards! We love to celebrate the schools where students are...
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