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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...