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Five companies, three of whom have applied previously, responded to a request for proposals to administer Arkansas’ school voucher program after the state fired a previous vendor.
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A charter school company called IOTA Community Schools was given state approval to build two new schools in Southwest Little Rock.
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The Arkansas Department of Education is seeking a new company to help administer the state’s school voucher program after terminating a contract with its current vendor.
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Controversial board member Vicki Hatter was censured by her colleagues, while Sandrekkia Morning said she is stepping down.
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Arkansas’ attorney general has approved a proposal that would require public and private schools that receive state funds to be held to the same standards.
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A total of eight schools in the Little Rock School District are now considered community schools, providing wrap-around services to students and families.
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An Arkansas lawmaker on Tuesday renewed his vow to file legislation to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s colleges and universities.
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Arkansas’ attorney general rejected a proposed constitutional amendment that would require identical standards for public and private schools that receive state funding.
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Board members met Thursday amid ongoing tension with Superintendent Jermall Wright, who hinted he may stay in the job.
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Attorneys want to codify the ruling in a suit brought by students and teachers of Little Rock Central High's AP African American Studies class.