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Audubon School Leaders Share Spring Fling Details and LEARNS Act Info on Oldies 1013 Morning Show

Tuesday, April 28 by Alex Bivens

Melanie Hughes and Brianna Sloan from the Audubon School were guests on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show to talk about the Spring Fling that is coming up Saturday. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked them to talk about the school and who it serves. Horne asked... Read More.

Watson Chapel Superintendent Reflects on Three Years of the Learns Act in Arkansas

Wednesday, March 11 by Haleigh Reichen

The third anniversary of the Learns Act, the governor’s initiative to improve education in the state is here and on Tuesday, Dr. Keith McGee, the Superintendent of the Watson Chapel School District was asked how he thought it had affected education in Arkansas, in... Read More.

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White Hall Schools to Hold Parent Meetings on Third Grade Reading Requirements Under Learns Act

Friday, October 17 by Alex Bivens

A provision of the Learns Act focusing on reading at grade level in the third grade will be explained to parents in the White Hall School District at a series of meetings at the elementary schools Monday. School District Superintendent Gar Williams talked about that... Read More.

Jennifer Barbaree Discusses New Teacher Residency Program Under LEARNS Act

Tuesday, June 24 by Luke Matheson

Among the many changes that will take place in Arkansas schools because of the LEARNS Act adopted by the Arkansas General Assembly is a requirement that new teachers do a residency, just like what medical professionals do, as a part of their certification process. Jennifer... Read More.

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Lawsuit challenges LEARNS act

Wednesday, June 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Four Arkansas residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a school voucher program created by an education overhaul signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders last year, saying it violates the state constitution’s protections for educational funding. The suit filed in state court... Read More.

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the community service hours required by the LEARNS Act

Thursday, May 23 by Alex Bivens

Beginning this year, students in every Arkansas School will be required to perform community service starting in the ninth grade. As a part of the LEARNS Act, students must have at least 75 hours of community service in order to graduate. Appearing on the Oldies 1013... Read More.

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WHSD Superintendent talks LEARNS Act and teacher salaries

Thursday, June 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The recent launch of the LEARNS Act has caused districts across the state and the Deltaplex to make salary adjustments that some may view as unfair. On Wednesday, White Hall School District Superintendent Gary Williams joined the Oldies 1013 morning show and was asked about... Read More.

Judge blocks LEARNS act temporarily

Monday, May 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul, siding with opponents who argue legislators didn’t follow correct procedures to enact the law immediately. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright issued... Read More.

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Lawsuit challenges LEARNS Act

Tuesday, May 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Board of Education improperly voted to let a nonprofit charter school organization manage a school district because a new law allowing such contracts has not yet taken effect, according to a lawsuit filed Monday by some parents... Read More.

Arkansas Attorney General rejects referendum aimed at stopping the LEARNS Act

Monday, April 24 by Staff

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has rejected a state-wide, citizen led referendum that was pushing to stop the implementation of the LEARNS Act. The referendum was started by by CAPES (Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students). The organization worked to gather signatures saying t "The... Read More.

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Cleveland County Superintendent Craig Dupuy discusses new athletic director, LEARNS Act

Tuesday, April 18 by Staff

The Cleveland County School Board hired an athletic director in a newly created position Monday night at its regular school board meeting. But he’s a familiar face. Davy King will shift from Rison High School principal to athletic director. LeTitia Walker will become the new high school... Read More.

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell talks LEARNS Act and more

Monday, April 17 by Staff

Every month, Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell joins Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex. This month, they discussed a wide range of topics, including testing, adjusting to the LEARNS Act and more. Rick asked Frizzell about being named Administrator Of The Year by the Arkansas Art... Read More.

Stories tagged with: learns

Watson Chapel Superintendent Reflects on Three Years of the Learns Act in Arkansas

White Hall Schools to Hold Parent Meetings on Third Grade Reading Requirements Under Learns Act

Jennifer Barbaree Discusses New Teacher Residency Program Under LEARNS Act

Lawsuit challenges LEARNS act

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discussed the community service hours required by the LEARNS Act

WHSD Superintendent talks LEARNS Act and teacher salaries

Judge blocks LEARNS act temporarily

Lawsuit challenges LEARNS Act

Arkansas Attorney General rejects referendum aimed at stopping the LEARNS Act

Cleveland County Superintendent Craig Dupuy discusses new athletic director, LEARNS Act

Star City Superintendent Jordan Frizzell talks LEARNS Act and more

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