Oct 30, 2024 | Teacher Pipeline, The View from the OEP
by Josh B. McGee The LEARNS Act (Act 237 of the 2023 Regular Session) established the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program, also known as Merit Pay, to recognize and reward Arkansas’s outstanding educators. The primary goals of the program are to retain...
Oct 16, 2024 | The View from the OEP
Achievement scores from last Spring’s new statewide assessment called ATLAS were released publicly today. As stakeholders around the state start to make meaning of what the results mean for educators and students, these scores reflect how students in grades 3-10...
Oct 11, 2024 | The View from the OEP
Have you ever tried hiking in cushy running shoes, only to feel unsteady and unsupported on the rough terrain? It’s uncomfortable because those shoes were made for a different purpose—running, not hiking. This idea of “purpose” is key when talking about...
Sep 18, 2024 | The View from the OEP
Here at OEP, we have lots of news to share today! First… OEP is hosting a webinar for district and school administrators about the phone-free schools pilot program study. You do not need to be participating in the pilot to attend, but you must register. Sign up...
Aug 28, 2024 | The View from the OEP
Do you ever wonder about charter schools? You are not alone! Here at OEP we appreciate Arkansas’s charter schools for the opportunity they offer for students who may not feel the ‘right fit’ at their traditional public school. Today we release a...
Jun 13, 2024 | Arkansas Charter Schools, School Funding, The View from the OEP
by Alison Heape Johnson and Josh McGee This is the fourth in a series of posts on Arkansas school funding. In previous posts, we discussed: How Arkansas’ school funding formula works and a bit about its history; How Arkansas’ education spending compares...