Publications
2009 Report Card on Northwest Arkansas Schools
National Standards: Following the Pendulum of Debate.
Volume 7, Issue 7
April 15, 2010
The OEP looks at the debate surrounding the proposed Common Core Standards released in March 2010.
How Did Arkansas Fare in the Race to the Top?
Volume 7, Issue 6
April 15, 2010
The OEP breaks down how Arkansas scored in the federal Race to the Top grant competition and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of our state’s application.
Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind: The Obama Blueprint
Volume 7, Issue 5
April 13, 2010
The OEP provides a history of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act up through its reauthorization as the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). We conclude with a side-by-side comparison of NCLB with the Obama Blueprint for reauthorizing the Law.
Reauthorizing No Child Left Behind: The Obama Blueprint (PDF)
2009 NAEP Reading Results
Volume 7, Issue 4
April 12, 2010
The Office for Education Policy reports Arkansas student performance on the 2009 NAEP Reading exam as compared to the U.S. and neighboring states.
Teachers like These Tests…Really
Gary Ritter, Stuart Buck, Nathan Jensen, and Caleb P. Rose
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
April 11, 2010
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