https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/arkansas Arkansas en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 A pilot will allow states to use Pentagon data to track students from the classroom to the military. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:08:14 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-happens-to-students-who-join-the-military-a-new-effort-aims-to-find-out/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 Court battles are underway—or recently wrapped up—for programs in at least nine states. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:32:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-legal-fight-over-private-school-choice-who-is-suing-and-why/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-two-award-winning-educators-created-schoolwide-systems-for-academic-support/2026/02 Boosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:11:49 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/how-two-award-winning-educators-created-schoolwide-systems-for-academic-support/2026/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-are-you-doing-on-ai-how-this-district-added-it-to-career-education/2025/11 AI literacy instruction is embedded across all 10 of the district's high school career pathways. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-are-you-doing-on-ai-how-this-district-added-it-to-career-education/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-teacher-built-a-stem-and-robotics-program-on-a-shoestring-budget/2025/09 This rural Arkansas elementary and middle school teacher gives her students rich STEM experiences by using a creative mix of tools. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:32:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/how-one-teacher-built-a-stem-and-robotics-program-on-a-shoestring-budget/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-requiring-ten-commandments-displays-in-schools/2025/08 A federal judge blocked an Arkansas law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools. The law is one of three being challenged nationwide. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:51:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/judge-blocks-arkansas-law-requiring-ten-commandments-displays-in-schools/2025/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-arkansas-law-targeting-critical-race-theory/2025/07 A federal appeals court allowed Arkansas to enforce its law barring teachers from "indoctrination" of students in Critical Race Theory. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:43:51 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/appeals-court-backs-arkansas-law-targeting-critical-race-theory/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 Student behavior has improved and disciplinary referrals have gone down, administrators say. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:40:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/what-schools-look-like-without-the-cellphone-distraction/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-district-leaders-who-could-be-the-next-superintendent-of-the-year/2024/12 Four district leaders are finalists for the national honor. They've emphasized CTE, student safety, financial sustainability, and more. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:19:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-district-leaders-who-could-be-the-next-superintendent-of-the-year/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-make-all-other-professions-possible-this-educator-shares-her-why/2024/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-eclipse-is-great-for-learning-but-its-tough-on-school-logistics/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/could-panic-buttons-save-lives-in-a-school-shooting-more-schools-think-so/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/fitting-tutoring-into-the-school-day-is-hard-how-3-principals-made-it-work/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/what-is-morphology-should-teachers-include-it-in-reading-instruction/2023/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/arkansas-says-ap-african-american-studies-no-longer-counts-for-high-school-credit/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teachers-in-6-states-will-get-raises-more-could-join-them/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-lgbtq-students-find-community-and-comfort-outside-of-school/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/lawmakers-target-how-teachers-unions-collect-dues/2023/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/teacher-pay-raise-proposals-are-gaining-bipartisan-support-whats-in-them/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/ap-african-american-studies-how-other-states-are-responding-after-floridas-ban/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/5-ways-to-inspire-a-love-for-learning-in-students/2023/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-republican-fight-against-critical-race-theory-continues-as-arkansas-enacts-new-ban/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/why-its-so-hard-to-weave-social-emotional-learning-into-academics/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/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 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/video-how-one-districts-energy-savings-paid-for-higher-teacher-salaries/2022/10