Teacher Salaries Under the Arkansas LEARNS Act
Today’s blog was written by Gema Zamarro, Andrew Camp, Josh McGee, Taylor Wilson, and Miranda Vernon. It summarizes the results of our recent research brief on salary changes under the Arkansas LEARNS Act. The LEARNS Act substantially increased teacher pay...
New Map! EFA-Approved Private Schools
There are 94 private schools in Arkansas that are eligible to accept funds from the state’s new Education Freedom Accounts (EFA). Families who choose to participate in this program have about $6,700 deposited in an online account, which they can use to pay for...OEP Growth Awards for Gifted and Talented!
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 similar students across the state. Here at OEP, we think growth is the best...Should All High-Ability Students Have the Same Likelihood of Enrolling in Advanced Courses?
This blog is written with Sarah Morris, a Graduated Researcher in OEP and former junior high teacher. Can you imagine how excited eighth-grade students are to enter ninth grade in just a few short months? Some Arkansas students are eagerly awaiting a fresh start in a...
Calendar Changes and Student Outcomes
Do you dream of a four day week? Or more breaks throughout the year? Some school districts in Arkansas are living your dream! Currently, 34 school districts have school only four days a week, and 6 are on a year-round calendar with longer, more frequent breaks...Subscribe by Email
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