Publications
2009
Three Ideas to Make Arkansas Public Schools the Best
By Guest Authors Gary Compton & Robert Maranto
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
December 27, 2009
Outstanding Educational Performance Awards: Highlighting Top Achieving Arkansas Schools, 2009
Volume 6, Issue 2
November 19, 2009
This report highlights top performing schools around the state based on the 2009 state assessments.
Outstanding Educational Performance Awards: Highlighting Top Achieving Arkansas Schools, 2009 (PDF)
An Analysis of the Impact of Charter Schools on Desegregation Efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas
Volume 6, Issue 3
September 28, 2009
The aim of this report is to address whether open-enrollment charter schools in Pulaski County, Arkansas are impeding the efforts of the three Pulaski County school districts to become racially integrated.
An Analysis of the Impact of Charter Schools on Desegregation Efforts in Little Rock, Arkansas (PDF)
OEP Welcomes New Commissioner: Tom Kimbrell
Volume 6, Issue 9
September 11, 2009
Dr. Tom Kimbrell has been chosen as the new Arkansas Education Commissioner and we have summarized his background and experience in this policy brief.
Recognizing the Accomplishments of ADE Commissioner Ken James
Volume 6, Issue 8
September 11, 2009
This summer, Dr. Ken James announced his resignation as Education Commissioner at the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE). The OEP felt it was appropriate to highlight Dr. James’ contributions to Arkansas education in this policy brief.
Recognizing the Accomplishments of ADE Commissioner Ken James (PDF)
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