Publications
Understanding Arkansas’ Education Funding Formula
Volume 3, Issue 6
October 1, 2006
An answer and question style brief helps explain the changes in Arkansas’ education funding system.
AYP in Arkansas: Who’s on Track?
Volume 3, Issue 2
June 1, 2006
Nearly a quarter of Arkansas’ public schools failed to make adequate yearly progress in 2004-05 under the NCLB legislation and were therefore classified as being in “school improvement” status for the 2005-06 school year. OEP analyzed data for all Arkansas schools on the list of needing improvement, as compared to all schools that did make AYP during.
Students Benefit from Reform Debate
Gary Ritter & Joshua Barnett
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
May 9, 2006
Salaries for Arkansas Teachers
Volume 3, Issue 5
May 1, 2006
This brief presents a comparison of Arkansas teacher salaries and neighboring states, and the relationship between the highest and lowest paying districts in the state.
Supplemental Education Services in Arkansas
Volume 3, Issue 4
May 1, 2006
This policy brief addresses supplemental services provided by NCLB, the state, and other providers.
Alternative Learning Environments in Arkansas
Volume 3, Issue 3
May 1, 2006
One intervention that has been shown to be successful in helping students who have not done well in traditional school settings is alternative learning environments.
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