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Arkansas Teacher Retention for the 2023-24 School Year
Today's blog was written by Andrew Camp, Gema Zamarro, and Josh McGee. It summarizes the results of our recent research brief on teacher retention. Teacher retention declined in recent years. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers faced intense job-related...
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 and...
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...
Leveling the Playing Field?
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 one wants...
Advanced Placement & Concurrent Enrollment Courses and College Outcomes
Volume 20, Issue 7 November 1, 2023 This report examines the impact on enrollment in AP and CE courses on postsecondary outcomes for several student groups. Click here to read the Policy Brief
The Role of AP & Concurrent Courses on Student Postsecondary Outcomes, Out-of-State Choice and College Selectivity
Volume 20, Issue 7 November 1, 2023 This report examines the relationship between enrollment in AP and Councurrent Courses, and student postsecondary outcomes. Click here to read the Arkansas Education Report
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