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PB to host State Education Board this Friday

Wednesday, September 13 by Greg

The Pine Bluff School District will host the Arkansas Department of Education State Board this Friday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. Dr. Sedrick Rice, a member of the District’s limited authority school board says one of the main goals of that meeting….is to convince The... Read More.

Sheridan Detention Center receives tablets for inmate education, video visits

Friday, September 8 by Ray King

The Sheridan Detention Center has been given 40 tablets from the company that the center uses for its inmate phone service. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the tablets were provided at no cost and contain more than 2,000 educational courses and books, including pre-GED,... Read More.

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Superintendent Dr. Barbaree is hopefull the State Board of Education will return district control to local board

Monday, August 21 by Alex Bivens

Now that patrons in the Pine Bluff School District have approved a millage increase to finance, among other things, the construction of a new high school, school officials say the next step is for the State Board of Education to return control of the... Read More.

State Board of Education signals Pine Bluff Schools getting close to independence

Tuesday, August 1 by Greg

Deltaplex News has obtained a report from Arkansas State Board of Education Deputy Commissioner Stacy Smith concerning the Pine Bluff Limited Authority Board. In the memo Smith "suggests that the Limited Authority Board present a proposal to the State Board of Education in September... Read More.

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State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Tuesday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued. The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming several of Sanders’ appointments to various state panels, while the... Read More.

State Education Secretary discusses new LEARNS Act

Friday, March 31 by Staff

State education officials are touring Arkansas to share more information with educators on the recently-passed LEARNS Act. The education bill, championed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee-Sanders and signed into law earlier this month, includes the most sweeping changes to education in Arkansas in decades. From a... Read More.

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House panel endorses governor’s education plan

Thursday, March 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Wednesday endorsed Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ plan to overhaul the state’s education system and create a voucher program directing public money toward private schooling. The House Education Committee advanced the proposal, which is expected to... Read More.

State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate approved an education overhaul Thursday that raises teachers’ starting pay and creates a new voucher program, despite complaints from Democrats and some Republicans about the bill being pushed through the Legislature too quickly. The proposal, which now heads... Read More.

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White Hall School District Superintendent discusses Governors education proposal

Tuesday, February 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

With much talk around the state about what Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is proposing for education, Deltaplex News decided to ask someone who will be affected. Gary Williams, the Superintendent of the White Hall School District was a guest on the oldies 1013 morning show... Read More.

Governor Sanders outlines plan for education

Thursday, February 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proposed on Wednesday an overhaul of the state’s schools that will pair a 39% raise in starting teacher pay with a new voucher program that will direct public money to pay for private and... Read More.

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Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Greg

After teasing her education plan during the Republican response of the State Of The Union, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders rolled out her initiative for education during a press conference on Wednesday. Rick Walker has this report.

Sanders issues order on education in Arkansas

Thursday, January 12 by Ray King

On her second day in office, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued another executive order related to education in Arkansas. It came in the form of an “Executive Order to Prioritize L.E.A.R.N.S. (Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, and School Safety).” According to a Fort Smith television station,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: education

PB to host State Education Board this Friday

Sheridan Detention Center receives tablets for inmate education, video visits

Superintendent Dr. Barbaree is hopefull the State Board of Education will return district control to local board

State Board of Education signals Pine Bluff Schools getting close to independence

State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

State Education Secretary discusses new LEARNS Act

House panel endorses governor’s education plan

State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

White Hall School District Superintendent discusses Governors education proposal

Governor Sanders outlines plan for education

Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Sanders issues order on education in Arkansas

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