Publications
2005
Lake View School Funding Update
Volume 2, Issue 22
December 1, 2005
In another landmark decision regarding school finance in Arkansas, the Arkansas Supreme Court has again declared that the state has retreated from its obligation to adequately fund public education.
Arkansas’ School Finance Reform on the Right Path
Gary Ritter, Joshua Barnett, and Ginny Blankenship
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
October 9, 2005
Superintendents Speak Out on Education Reforms
Volume 2, Issue 21
October 1, 2005
OEP distributed a confidential survey to superintendents across the state to see what kinds of successes and challenges districts are having as a result of recent education reforms.
A First Look at the Impacts of District and School Consolidation
Volume 2, Issue 20
October 1, 2005
In response to the Lake View ruling, state policy makers and education officials have attempted to rectify problems found in Arkansas’ education system; one plan was to consolidate several school districts.
A First Look at the Impacts of District and School Consolidation (PDF)
NAEP 2005 Results
Volume 2, Issue 19
October 1, 2005
Students are gaining grounds on the nation according to NAEP results.
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