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More Than a Letter Grade: Why the Real Story of Arkansas Schools Runs Deeper

Nov 19, 2025 | School Recognition and Letter Grades, The View from the OEP

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 letter grade might grab attention, appear in headlines, or drive public opinion, but the real story lies beneath the...

Pathway to a Brighter Future for Child Care in Arkansas

Nov 5, 2025 | Early Childhood, The View from the OEP

Pathway to a Brighter Future for Child Care in Arkansas The future of early childhood care and education in Arkansas is full of exciting possibilities! Our latest policy brief, Breaking Barriers to Child Care Licensing in Arkansas, and report, Early Childhood Care and...

Arkansas Schools Are Going Phone-Free — Here’s What Principals Really Think

Oct 29, 2025 | The View from the OEP

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 good news. Concerns about distraction, social media, and mental health have turned into full-blown policy debates across...

Early Child Care – Part 2: What the New SRA Rules Actually Mean for Children, Families, and Providers

Oct 22, 2025 | Early Childhood, The View from the OEP

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, we explained what Arkansas’s School Readiness Assistance (SRA) program is and how funding works for it. As a recap, the...
New Report Alert: “Beating the Odds” is Here!

New Report Alert: “Beating the Odds” is Here!

Oct 15, 2025 | Academic Growth, Arkansas Education Reports, The View from the OEP

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 story we deeply believe in: Academic Growth for ALL kids. Why We Love This Report  1. It spotlights growth Sometimes...
2025 OEP Growth Awards!

2025 OEP Growth Awards!

Oct 8, 2025 | School Recognition and Letter Grades, The View from the OEP

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 learning SO MUCH! OEP is focused on recognizing Arkansas schools demonstrating Outstanding Educational Performance. OEP...
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Data

  • Best High Schools
  • Demographics
  • Discipline
  • Finances
  • Graduation Rates
  • National Comparisons
  • Performance on State Assessments
  • School Recognition and Letter Grades

Key Topics

  • College Going
  • Student Discipline
  • School Funding
  • School Performance
  • Teacher Pipeline
  • All Key Topics

Publications

  • Arkansas Education Reports
  • OP-EDs / Commentary
  • Overall Education Points
  • Policy Briefs
  • Report Cards
  • Surveys

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