Antoinette Grajeda / Arkansas Advocate
Senior ReporterAntoinette Grajeda is a multimedia journalist who has reported since 2007 on a wide range of topics, including politics, health, education, immigration and the arts for NPR affiliates, print publications and digital platforms. A University of Arkansas alumna, she earned a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in documentary film.
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Primary runoff elections are underway in three Arkansas House districts where the incumbents did not seek reelection.
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Supporters of ballot initiatives on abortion, medical marijuana and education said they’re not concerned about a new opposition group led by an adviser to the governor.
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Arkansas school districts have already begun helping students meet a new community service graduation requirement as officials work to approve final program rules.
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The Sanders administration’s proposal to reduce funding for Arkansas’ 15 education service cooperatives has co-op directors concerned about the impact on students.
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Several Arkansas school districts are exploring the idea of using housing as an incentive to attract the shrinking number of teaching candidates.
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Research is mixed on the impact of teacher certification on student performance.
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Districts can extend school days to cope with inclement weather closures.
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A state report released Thursday outlines steps for growing and developing Arkansas’ workforce.
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An Arkansas coalition attempting to amend the state Constitution’s education clause submitted its fourth proposal to the attorney general Thursday.
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Arkansas’ attorney general on Thursday rejected for a second time a proposal to amend the state Constitution’s education clause.