Dec 6, 2023 | The View from the OEP
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...
Nov 29, 2023 | The View from the OEP
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...
Nov 1, 2023 | Advanced Placement, The View from the OEP
Today’s blog was written by OEP Graduate Researcher Rian R. Djita, about his research with EDRE’s Andy Parra-Martinez, Jonathan Wai, and Sarah McKenzie. Whether we agree or not, the US education system still emphasizes the importance of going to college if...
Oct 25, 2023 | Student Discipline, The View from the OEP
Today OEP is releasing the findings from the 2022 Arkansas Student Discipline Report. We identify trends in key student outcomes related to student discipline in the Arkansas public schools, and examine how recent policy changes to disciple are working to reduce...
Oct 11, 2023 | Academic Growth, Arkansas Education Reports, The View from the OEP
Today, OEP is thrilled to recognize Arkansas schools that are Beating the Odds! The final installment of this year’s Outstanding Educational Performance awards, Beating the Odds award winners serve a population where at least 66% of students face economic challenges...
Oct 4, 2023 | Performance on State Assessments, The View from the OEP
This week, OEP is pleased to recognize Arkansas schools demonstrating Outstanding Educational Performance. OEP awards are different than other awards because we focus solely on student academic growth. Unlike other indicators of school performance, academic growth is...