/arkansas Arkansas en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04 An Arkansas educator offers a message on overcoming the hard days—and focusing on the why. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:08:49 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04 /leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 A total solar eclipse will cross a large swath of the country on April 8, sparking tough management choices for leaders of the districts in its path. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:18:36 GMT /leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 /leadership/could-panic-buttons-save-lives-in-a-school-shooting-more-schools-think-so/2024/01 There's legislative momentum to require panic alarm systems in schools. But many districts are installing the systems without a mandate. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:43:58 GMT /leadership/could-panic-buttons-save-lives-in-a-school-shooting-more-schools-think-so/2024/01 /leadership/fitting-tutoring-into-the-school-day-is-hard-how-3-principals-made-it-work/2024/01 Three principals persist with high-dosage tutoring, using creative strategies to fit it into busy school schedules. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:45:06 GMT /leadership/fitting-tutoring-into-the-school-day-is-hard-how-3-principals-made-it-work/2024/01 /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT /policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 /teaching-learning/what-is-morphology-should-teachers-include-it-in-reading-instruction/2023/11 Teaching about word parts—such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots—may help students develop their academic vocabularies. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:04:59 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-morphology-should-teachers-include-it-in-reading-instruction/2023/11 /teaching-learning/arkansas-says-ap-african-american-studies-no-longer-counts-for-high-school-credit/2023/08 The state's decision follows Florida's banning the course earlier this year. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:03:05 GMT /teaching-learning/arkansas-says-ap-african-american-studies-no-longer-counts-for-high-school-credit/2023/08 /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 Lawmakers in 23 states proposed bills to raise teacher salaries, but not all of the policies are straightforward pay bumps. Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:14:28 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT /policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 /leadership/video-how-lgbtq-students-find-community-and-comfort-outside-of-school/2023/06 In Arkansas, 3 of every 4 LGBTQ+ teens report experiencing discrimination at school. This after-school art program offers a safe space. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:53:18 GMT /leadership/video-how-lgbtq-students-find-community-and-comfort-outside-of-school/2023/06 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /teaching-learning/lawmakers-target-how-teachers-unions-collect-dues/2023/04 Teachers often opt to have union dues deducted from their paychecks. Republicans in some states are fighting to change that. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 20:05:11 GMT /teaching-learning/lawmakers-target-how-teachers-unions-collect-dues/2023/04 /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 More conservative governors are signing onto teacher pay raises, a cause that's typically been championed by Democrats. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:31:49 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 /teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 These are the states that have taken a stance on the AP African American Studies course. Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:56:12 GMT /teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 /teaching-learning/5-ways-to-inspire-a-love-for-learning-in-students/2023/02 Education researchers and classroom teachers weigh in on what works. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:01:31 GMT /teaching-learning/5-ways-to-inspire-a-love-for-learning-in-students/2023/02 /policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order this week banning “indoctrination and critical race theory� in schools. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 22:08:57 GMT /policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 /leadership/why-its-so-hard-to-weave-social-emotional-learning-into-academics/2022/11 Integrating social-emotional learning into math, science, or even language arts can be a tough task these days. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:01:56 GMT /leadership/why-its-so-hard-to-weave-social-emotional-learning-into-academics/2022/11 /leadership/video-how-one-districts-energy-savings-paid-for-higher-teacher-salaries/2022/10 A school district in Arkansas is working to be net zero, and putting its energy savings toward teacher salaries. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:37:55 GMT /leadership/video-how-one-districts-energy-savings-paid-for-higher-teacher-salaries/2022/10 /leadership/swatting-hoaxes-disrupt-schools-nationwide-what-educators-need-to-know/2022/09 School lockdowns can cause stress to students, teachers, and families, even if threats don't materialize. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:17:12 GMT /leadership/swatting-hoaxes-disrupt-schools-nationwide-what-educators-need-to-know/2022/09 /leadership/mask-mandates-cut-covid-19-spread-in-schools-studies-find/2022/03 In one study, stricter mask policies reduced school infections by more than 70 percent during the delta wave. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:01:29 GMT /leadership/mask-mandates-cut-covid-19-spread-in-schools-studies-find/2022/03 /leaders/2022/a-diy-approach-to-boost-stem-engagement-in-rural-schools Arkansas educator's technology integration and mobile STEM lab offer students better access during remote instruction and beyond. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 05:01:33 GMT /leaders/2022/a-diy-approach-to-boost-stem-engagement-in-rural-schools /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 /teaching-learning/resilience-faith-and-support-how-twin-brothers-forged-diverging-paths-to-college/2021/09 Twin brothers from rural Arkansas reflect on their path to college in the midst of the pandemic. Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:30:59 GMT /teaching-learning/resilience-faith-and-support-how-twin-brothers-forged-diverging-paths-to-college/2021/09 /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 /policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 Examine the grades and scores that states and the nation earned on K-12 achievement, along with how they scored on a host of indicators. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:31 GMT /policy-politics/state-grades-on-k-12-achievement-2021-map-and-rankings/2021/09 /policy-politics/which-states-ban-mask-mandates-in-schools-and-which-require-masks/2021/08 Education Week tracked state-level school mask policies during the 2021-22 school year. Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:25:50 GMT /policy-politics/which-states-ban-mask-mandates-in-schools-and-which-require-masks/2021/08