Publications
2003-04 Education Special Session
Volume 2, Issue 1
January 1, 2005
This policy brief reviews the key issues debated in the Special Session called by Governor Huckabee, including consolidation, student assessment, and the revised funding formula.
What Does the NAEP Tell Us About Student Achievement in Arkansas?
Volume 2, Issue 1
January 1, 2005
This paper discusses the most recent and historical NAEP data in math, science, reading, and writing. Based on the most recent NAEP exams, Arkansas is performing slightly below the national average. Arkansas, however, is among the highest performing states with regard to change over the last decade.
What Does the NAEP Tell Us About Student Achievement in Arkansas? (PDF)
2004
2004
Public Opinion About Measuring and Reporting of Student Body Mass Index
Volume 1, Issue 14
December 1, 2004
The 2003 Arkansas General Assembly passed a measure requiring that schools measure and report to parents each student’s BMI. The Survey Research Center at the U of A conducted a poll concerning the issue.
Public Opinion About Measuring and Reporting of Student Body Mass Index (PDF)
Interview with Dr. Charles Watson
Volume 1, Issue 13
October 1, 2004
This policy brief is a question and answer session with Watson, Arkansas Department of Education.
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