Arkansas school board news
What Arkansas newsrooms are reporting about school boards and public education. Each story links back to the outlet that published it; filter by place or topic from the search bar below.
Latest Arkansas stories
Lincoln schools hope Arkansas Department of Education initiative will give district an EDGE
North Little Rock School District restores digital access to 50 books blocked for LGBTQ+ content
The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Josh Snyder(North Little Rock, AR)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Little Rock School District approves listing former Wilson Elementary building for sale
The Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Anne Li(Little Rock, AR)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Texarkana Arkansas School District asking families why they home school
Audits show LRSD high schools strengths, weaknesses
South Pike County School Board Explores Four-Day School Week
Bentonville district enrollment tops 20,000, but school choice could tamper growth, board members learn
Little Rock School District will now block students from spring graduation walk if they haven’t met requirements
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Anne Li(Little Rock, AR)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Critics say Issue 3 could threaten Arkansas public school funding
Blytheville Lions Club welcomes school leaders
Mineral Springs School Board Approves Staff Bonuses, Arena Policy Changes
Southwest Arkansas RadioBy radio(Mineral Springs, AR)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Highland school district cuts ribbon on new equine therapy barn
Little Rock School District receives $480,000 federal grant to support student mental health
Pulaski Heights names gym for Ramona McGee, a first for an LRSD female coach
Ribbon cut at new high school classroom addition and storm shelter
Mountain Pine schools revamp schedules to boost reading, math
Gentry School District receives grant to support CTE program
Norfork schools picked for state cohort that ties vendor pay to student results
Two Little Rock School District teachers recognized for economics education
Rogers School Board president: District likely to retain Texas consulting firm following lawsuit mediation
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Miceala Morano(Arkansas)Resolved: Settled, dismissed, withdrawn or closed.
Dierks School Board Discusses Finances, School Vehicle and Employee Bonuses at Monthly Meeting
Gentry School District, city consider partnering on street project near Pioneer Stadium
Fort Smith School Board to decide on non-renewal of Virtual Academy
Arkansas school districts pursue transit updates in second round of LEARNS Act’s transportation grants
Hot Springs, Lake Hamilton school districts urge CHI St. Vincent, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield to reach agreement
Two breakaway north Arkansas school districts file suit, say Stone County is shorting them on property taxes
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Josh Snyder(Arkansas)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
West Fork School District to dole out administrator stipends rewarding academic gains
Fayetteville Schools host ‘topping out’ ceremony as Woodland Junior High construction continues
Forward Arkansas Awards $10K Grant to Jonesboro Public Schools, Other Arkansas School Districts
Rogers School District awaits results of Friday mediation hearing, likely to determine fate of superintendent search firm contract
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Miceala Morano(Arkansas)Allegation: An accusation that hasn't been investigated or decided.
CCSB Votes Not To Join Social Media Lawsuit
2 Cabot Teachers Honored at Arkansas Governor's Mansion
School Board approves steel package for new junior high
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Lynn Kutter(Arkansas)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Prairie Grove High sees increase in AP pass rate
Conway School District gets a B on state report card
Mountain Pine releases consultant, interim superintendent contract details
Rogers Public Schools selects consulting firm for superintendent search, pushes block scheduling decision
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteBy Miceala Morano(Rogers, AR)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Usha Vance, Gov. Sanders visit North Little Rock elementary school
Sanders touts Arkansas LEARNS as challengers question private school funding program
Howard County Quorum Court voted not to appoint Rosenbaum to Mineral Springs School Board
Southwest Arkansas RadioBy radio(Arkansas)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Nashville School Board Hears Update on Student Success Platform, Approves District Items
Some Siloam Springs school employees to receive $1,500 bonus
Van Buren superintendent: B letter grad from state isn’t bad, but district’s goal is to earn an A next year
Schools react to Arkansas’ new grading system and its emphasis on student growth
Best public high schools in Arkansas
Little Rock School District to close three elementary schools
CCSB Decides To Return Elementary Partnership Funds
Gavin To Fill Stover’s Position On Woodlawn School Board
Bentonville school bus drivers seeing fewer ‘red-light runners’ this fall
Jonesboro school board approves grant for fruit and vegetable program
Little Rock School Board sets likely Thursday vote on school closures
School bus catches fire in South Arkansas; no injuries reported
School District Consolidation Was Supposed to Save Money. It Didn’t.
Dierks School Board Approves Joining Social Media Lawsuit
Southwest Arkansas RadioBy radio(Arkansas)Decision made: A board, court or agency has voted or ruled.
Fayetteville School Board renames performing arts facility , honoring longtime educator Warren Rosenaur
Supporters of Little Rock Watson Elementary urge school board to keep it open as district faces budget cuts
State argues federal judge ruling that bans Ten Commandments displays in Arkansas public schools was wrong
texarkanagazette.comBy Ron Wood(Arkansas)Lawsuit filed: A lawsuit has been filed and not yet decided.
