Education in Arkansas was under a microscope in 2023, and this year looks like that intensity will only heighten. With the Arkansas LEARNS (Literacy Empowerment Accountability Readiness Networking School Safety) Act as law, the Arkansas Department of Education will now…
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New Approaches to Tackling Big Challenges in Education
by Ben Kutyloby Ben KutyloBased on mounting research, it is generally accepted in education that teachers are the single most significant determinant of student achievement in schools. Good teachers are foundational to improving outcomes for every student. However, Arkansas is currently facing severe challenges…
Even before the Arkansas General Assembly gavels into session, the anticipation at the state Capitol is palpable. As expected from the biennial occurrence, everyone is eager to hit the ground running. From Election Day on, we hear rumblings about what…
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Walton Family Survey: Teachers Use ChatGPT More Than Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTeachers use OpenAI’s ChatGPT for lesson planning and to generate creative ideas for classes, according to the first national survey of teachers and students about ChatGPT and technology, released today by the Walton Family Foundation. While much attention has been…
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Forward Arkansas Invests $3.6M in Support of Educator Prep Programs
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAs part of its Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Design Collaborative, Forward Arkansas has revealed the recipients of its phase II implementation grants – Southern Arkansas University (SAU) in Magnolia and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock(UA-Little Rock). With cumulative funding of $3.6…
The Wilson Law Group affiliates, Wilson & Associates PLLC and Attorneys Title Group LLC have named two new partners at their firm. Jillian Wilson has been named Comanaging Partner of Wilson & Associates and Robert M. Wilson III will be…
Editor’s Letter: Bumper Sticker Wisdom I had the honor of being behind a bumper sticker the other day which read, “I respect your opinion, I just don’t want to hear it.” After feeling slightly annoyed that the driver accelerated…
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UA Community College at Batesville Opens New Teaching Center
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffOne of the most significant challenges that higher education institutions face is providing sustained training and professional development for instructors. The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) is investing in the education and excellence of its instructors with the opening…
This week, I signed legislation that will increase the median salary of schoolteachers by $2,000 over the next two years. The raise is one way to show teachers we value their work, and this legislation was one of my top…
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Arkansas Department of Education Seeks Waiver for New Teacher License Fees
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleSince the beginning of the current school year, Arkansas students and teachers have been back in school, using different formats of learning depending on COVID-19 conditions. Public officials, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson, have advocated for continued in-person instruction, but virtual…