Arkansas Teacher Pay in 2025: Progress and Challenges

Fallon Lindsey, student guest contributor Arkansas has made very big steps in improving the pay of teachers. The LEARNS Act that was implemented had a lot to do with this. The LEARNS Act significantly increased starting teacher pay in Arkansas. Even though these changes have been put into place, challenges still occur in getting the … Continue reading Arkansas Teacher Pay in 2025: Progress and Challenges →

Arkansas ACCESS Law Prompts Student Response

Logan J. Martin, student guest contributor The Arkansas ACCESS Law, enacted this spring, marked a substantial shift in the landscape of K12 and higher education in the state. “ACCESS”, an acronym for the principles of the legislation, Acceleration, Common Sense, Cost, Eligibility, Scholarships, and Standardization, is a follow-up the governor’s signature LEARNS Act of the … Continue reading Arkansas ACCESS Law Prompts Student Response →

Notes From Class

John C. Davis In the fall of 2005, I transferred to the University of Arkansas. That semester, I had the good fortune of being enrolled in Dr. Janine Parry’s Arkansas Politics course. Dr. Parry retired last spring, and it is safe to say she was a favorite professor for hundreds of U of A alumni. … Continue reading Notes From Class →

A Step-By-Step Guide to Researching Legislation on the Arkansas General Assembly Website

John C. Davis The Arkansas General Assembly gaveled into a general session last month. This semester, I have the privilege of teaching Arkansas Politics to a wonderful group of students, and we’ve been closely following the legislative process out of Little Rock. I wanted to share with my students a step-by-step guide on how to … Continue reading A Step-By-Step Guide to Researching Legislation on the Arkansas General Assembly Website →