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The Arkansas LEARNS Explainer You've Been Waiting For

February 15, 2023 • Ryan Norris

Governor Sarah Sanders, alongside state legislators, students, parents, and teachers unveiled Arkansas LEARNS.

Currently in Arkansas only 35% of third graders can read at grade level. The governor is proposing building robust choice tools for Arkansas parents.

In this episode, listen in on the latest virtual Parent Empowerment Panel. Ryan Norris is joined by Dr. Patrick Wolf- Distinguished Professor of Education Policy and 21st Century Endowed Chair in School Choice in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions and Emmy Henley- Director at Reform Alliance. They dive into the details and how LEARNS education reforms will allow parents to customize their children's education for success.

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