by - March 7, 2023 5:40 pm
The Arkansas Senate passed Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act Tuesday (March 7), paving the way for her to sign the bill in a Capitol Rotunda ceremony at noon on Wednesday….
by - March 2, 2023 5:53 pm
The Arkansas House of Representatives on Thursday (March 2) advanced Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act, returning the bill for a concurring amendment to the Senate, where it seems certain to…
by - March 1, 2023 6:37 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act passed the House Education Committee Wednesday (March 1) and now heads to the full House for a vote March 2. Senate Bill 294 by Sen….
by - February 28, 2023 6:42 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act will be the largest investment in public schools in Arkansas history, the House sponsor told members of the House Education Committee Tuesday (Feb. 28), but…
by - February 26, 2023 9:52 am
Two vice-chairs of the education committees in the House and Senate say there are changes to be made to Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS bill, but those changes are unlikely to…
by - February 21, 2023 7:16 am
Arkansas’ education system, along with our country, is seeking reform and in need of attention. Teachers feel undervalued, parents are weary, and many students are falling behind with reading, writing,…
by - February 20, 2023 5:07 pm
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act was filed late Monday (Feb. 20) with enough sponsors to ensure passage. The 144-page Senate Bill 294 by Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, has 24…
by - February 19, 2023 9:06 am
Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, said if the omnibus education reforms championed by Gov. Sarah Sanders exceed her estimated $300 million price tag, lawmakers will find the money to…
by - February 15, 2023 6:45 pm
One of the things that makes Gov. Sarah Sanders’ education proposal so frustrating is that it is such a missed opportunity. To understand the missed opportunity you have to review…
by - February 13, 2023 10:17 am
Editor’s note: This is part one in a two-part series examining public school financing and school choice impact. What would be the financial effects on public school districts if Arkansas…
by - February 8, 2023 1:15 pm
Five and a half weeks into the legislative session, Gov. Sarah Sanders and lawmakers have yet to produce a much-hyped omnibus education bill, but they are close. On Wednesday (Feb….
