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Transportation Funding In Arkansas’ Schools, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Transportation Funding In Arkansas’ Schools, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
In a report to the Arkansas Joint Senate and House Education Committee meeting in September 2014, Picus Odden & Associates recommended that the Legislature change the state’s transportation funding system. Currently, transportation funding is distributed from the state to districts on a per pupil basis as a part of the unrestricted foundation formula. In doing so, the system does not account for the variation in costs of transportation for districts across the state; therefore, Picus Odden & Associates recommended that the state’s transportation funding structure be changed. The purpose of this policy brief is to highlight transportation funding in Arkansas …
National And State Research On Pre-Kindergarten, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
National And State Research On Pre-Kindergarten, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
Across the nation, over 1.3 million threeand four-year olds attend state funded pre-K programs in 40 states (and Washington D.C.).1 In Arkansas, over 25,000 three- and four-year olds are enrolled in state-funded programs. Since 2008, approximately $111 million a year of state funding has been spent on preKindergarten in Arkansas. 2 In the 2014 election season, the topic of pre-K and state funding for pre-K has been debated in a number of state races, including Arkansas. Therefore, the purpose of this policy brief is to describe pre-K in Arkansas and summarize the existing research examining the impact of pre-K.
Charter School Facilities Funding, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Charter School Facilities Funding, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
The equity and adequacy of facilities funding for charter schools (as well as traditional public schools (TPS)) is a topic of hot debate in Arkansas and across the country. Proponents of charters argue that charter schools are burdened due to a lack of facilities funding. Other argue that there are great needs in our TPS districts as well, and that these needs should be met first. This brief describes what facilities funding is currently available to charter schools in Arkansas and what other states are doing that we could possibly leverage here in the Natural State.
Next Generation Science Standards, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Next Generation Science Standards, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
This policy brief provides an overview of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), voluntary state science standards that are intended to improve the quality of science instruction in the U.S. The brief discusses the history of science standards, the development of the NGSS and its current status, arguments for and against the standards, and the status of the NGSS in Arkansas.
Schools Of Innovation, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Schools Of Innovation, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
Act 601, passed in April 2013, allows for schools to apply to become “schools of innovation.” Accepted schools receive flexibility from certain regulations in order to facilitate the use of innovative approaches to teaching and learning. In this policy brief, we discuss the history of Act 601, similar models in other states and their results, the application and approval process, the 2014-15 schools of innovation, and the role of the Office of Innovation for Education in supporting schools of innovation.
2013-14 Arkansas Test Results, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
2013-14 Arkansas Test Results, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
In late July, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) released the 2013- 14 test score results. The following brief highlights the results of these tests, compares achievement scores over time, and provides a glimpse of regional achievement results for the following exams: Benchmark Exam (Grades 3-8) End-of-Course Exam (Algebra I, Geometry, Biology, and Grade 11 Literacy). Iowa Test of Basic Skills (Grades 1-9)
Career Readiness: Arkansas And Beyond, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Career Readiness: Arkansas And Beyond, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
This policy brief explores how career and technical education is being approached in Arkansas and elsewhere. New career and college readiness initiatives have been undertaken in a variety of settings, including the academy model that is highlighted in this brief. Additionally, the brief will explore career readiness from an international and national perspective and discuss the rationale for why career readiness matters for a considerable number of students in the public schools and workforce development programs across Arkansas.
Early College High School, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Early College High School, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
In the past decade, there has been a growing trend of offering opportunities to high school students to earn college credit. These opportunities have come in many forms: Advanced Placement (AP) courses, International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, dual enrollment, and concurrent enrollment. Early college high schools have developed in the wake of this trend. This policy brief examines Early College High Schools, small schools designed to enable students to earn both a high school diploma and an Associate’s degree or up to two years of college credit, tuition free.
New Tech Network In Arkansas, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
New Tech Network In Arkansas, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
The New Tech Network high school model is a component of Governor Beebe’s 2011 STEM Works Initiative and currently operating in several Arkansas high schools. This policy brief examines the New Tech model, including both its successes and challenges, and spotlights two Arkansas high schools that are using the model.
East Initiative, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
East Initiative, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) is an educational program developed through the vision of one Arkansas educator in 1996. Since then, EAST programs have been implemented throughout Arkansas and have even expanded into other states. This policy brief describes the EAST model and provides spotlights on schools that are using the model in exemplary ways.
Meet The Candidates: 2014 Arkansas Gubernatorial Race, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Meet The Candidates: 2014 Arkansas Gubernatorial Race, Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
Earlier this spring, we at the OEP were fortunate to sit down with three of the candidates vying to become the next Governor of Arkansas. The candidates were generous enough to give us their time and allow us to post the full interviews on YouTube. If you prefer an abridged version, this policy brief summarizes the candidates’ views on a range of important education policy issues. We hope that these interviews will be informative for your vote on May 20th in the party primaries.
Traditional Public School And Charter School Funding In Arkansas (Updated), Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Traditional Public School And Charter School Funding In Arkansas (Updated), Sarah C. Mckenzie, Gary W. Ritter
Policy Briefs
The existence and expansion of charter schools in Arkansas continue to be controversial. Proponents of charters argue that charter schools are unfairly burdened because they do not have access to local property tax revenue. Critics of charters, on the other hand, argue that charter schools pull funding away from traditional public schools. This brief examines the funding of traditional public schools and charter schools across the state and in the particular regions in which most Arkansas charter schools are located.