Publications
Next Generation Science Standards
Volume 11, Issue 9
September 24, 2014
This policy brief provides an overview of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), discussing the history of science standards, the development of the NGSS and its current status, arguments for and against the standards, and the status of the NGSS in Arkansas.
2014
Outstanding Educational Performance Awards: Highlighting High-Achieving Arkansas Schools, 2014
Volume 11, Issue 5
October 22, 2014
This report highlights top performing schools around the state based on the 2014 state assessments.
- High-Achieving “Overall” Schools Based on Benchmark Performance (PDF)
- High-Achieving Elementary Schools by Grade Level and Region (PDF)
- High-Achieving Middle Schools by Grade Level and Region (PDF)
- High-Achieving High Schools (PDF)
- Beating The Odds – High-Achieving Schools Serving Low-Income Communities (PDF)
- Most Improved Schools: Benchmark and End-of-Course Exam Growth 2009-14 (PDF)
Schools of Innovation
Volume 11, Issue 8
August 27, 2014
This policy brief discusses the “school of innovation” model, the research behind similar models in other states, the application and approval process, the 2014-15 schools of innovation, and the role of the Office of Innovation for Education in supporting schools of innovation.
2013-14 Arkansas Test Results
Volume 11, Issue 7
August 20, 2014
This policy brief reviews the 2013-14 Benchmark, EOC, and ITBS scores for Arkansas, comparing the scores to previous years, across grades, and between regions.
Performance of All Student Subgroups in Arkansas: Moving Beyond Achievement Gaps
Volume 11, Issue 4
June 11, 2014
This report examines and compares the performance of subgroups of Arkansas students on national and state assessments over time. In this report, we display performance through many measures (proficiency rates, scale scores, and percentile rankings) to provide a nuanced view of Arkansas’ achievement gaps.
Performance of All Student Subgroups in Arkansas: Moving Beyond Achievement Gaps (PDF)
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