Publications
The Common Core Debate
Volume 11, Issue 3
June 11, 2014
UPDATED: July 23, 2014
This report examines the ongoing controversy surrounding the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) across the nation and in Arkansas. In this report, we summarize the arguments for and against the CCSS and identify common misconceptions about the standards.
Our Report Card’s In: Graduation Rate A Vital Measure
Jennifer Ash, Vera DeBerg, and Gary Ritter
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
May 15, 2014
The Grades Are In: News Mixed in State Report Card
Michael Crouch and Gary Ritter
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
April 4, 2014
Career Readiness: Arkansas and Beyond
Volume 11, Issue 6
May 14, 2014
This policy brief describes career and technical education in the U.S. and abroad and includes spotlights on two Arkansas high schools.
Early College High School
Volume 11, Issue 5
May 8, 2014
This policy brief describes the early college high school model and the rigorous research on its effectiveness.
Early College High School Policy Brief (PDF)
New Tech Network in Arkansas
Volume 11, Issue 4
May 8, 2014
This policy brief examines the New Tech school model and spotlights two Arkansas New Tech high schools.< New Tech Network in Arkansas (PDF)
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