Apr 9, 2025 | Other, The View from the OEP
The Arkansas Teacher Merit Pay Program: A Game-Changer for Educators! By Ashley Daniel Big news for educators across Arkansas: the LEARNS Act has officially established and implemented the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program, and it’s already making waves in the...
Apr 2, 2025 | Early Childhood, Other, The View from the OEP
by Hannah Denker We took a look at the newly released 2024 Early Childhood Workforce Index to see how Arkansas stacks up—and where we might go from here. The early childhood workforce in Arkansas shapes the critical first years of development for thousands of young...
Mar 19, 2025 | The View from the OEP
There has been a lot of concern about student mental health lately, particularly as it is related to cell phone use. The majority of information about this topic, however, is correlational or based on small samples of students in specific settings. Here at OEP, we are...
Mar 12, 2025 | Academic Growth, Other, The View from the OEP
Academic Growth (a.k.a. Value-Added or VAM) is a measure of how much students’ scores on state assessments in English Language Arts and Math improved over the school year compared to students across the state with similar prior assessment histories (up to 4...
Mar 5, 2025 | Other, The View from the OEP
Key Differences: OEP Awards vs. Arkansas Rewards and Recognition OEP Awards Focuses on growth in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA). Recognizes student improvement. Awards include certificates and public recognition (no financial compensation). Grouped by...
Feb 26, 2025 | Other, The View from the OEP
Hooray! Today is one of our favorite days of the year! The day we announce the OEP Growth Awards! Every year we love to celebrate the schools where students are learning SO MUCH! OEP is focused on recognizing Arkansas schools demonstrating Outstanding Educational...
