Education news from The Reform Alliance

Wednesday, Feb. 24

Another education option for Arkansas: Microschools

A microschool is a group of 5-10 learners who meet in person, usually in the home of their learning guide.

So far this year through private philanthropy, The Reform Alliance has established 11 microschools in Arkansas. Have questions? Let us know!

Arkansas Succeed Scholarship

“Since moving Katie to a school specifically geared towards children with developmental and learning disabilities (Compass Academy), she has THRIVED. She brought her work home last Friday and actually sang and danced as she showed us all of her work where she had gotten A+’s!! Her confidence is back, her smile is back, and she is learning again!!”- Beth, parent

The legislature established this overwhelming popular program in 2015 without a single dissenting vote.

38 schools across Arkansas participate
665 scholarships have been awarded
Scholarship cap for 20-21 is $7,018 per student
97% parent satisfaction rate from survey

We are proud to administer the program for the state with 100% of all state funding going directly to scholarships. All administrative costs of managing the scholarship for the state is paid for through a private philanthropic grant.

Click here to read more success stories from real students who have benefitted from this amazing education freedom program.

Education Headlines

Tim Scott: Why I'm voting against Biden's nominee for Education secretary

Rep. Tim Scott argues why true education reform must include parental choices.

"In a time when too many of our students lack access to quality education or are trapped in failing schools, we must pave the way for greater choice and innovation for learning.

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The Union Leader Who Says She Can Get Teachers Back in Schools

Unions claim they can get students back in school, while students all over the country in private schools have been in school since August.

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New Catholic scholarship program expanding to Russellville

A scholarship program for families to send their children to Catholic schools is expanding to Russellville.

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Give parents more school options

The Arkansas Child Academic Opportunity Scholarship Program has several ideal design features.

It is funded through dollar-for-dollar tax credits provided to individuals and companies that donate generously to nonprofit organizations providing scholarships to students.

Scholarships are capped at the state amount of per-pupil funding, around $7,000, so our state government will save as much in reduced education spending as it loses in tax revenue.

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Ken Bragg: Take the next step

Education is not a place, but an experience defined not only by the type of school a student attends, but by the additional services and supports he or she is able to access.

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Education bills of interest to our grassroots network

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every K-12 student in Arkansas has equal access to a world class education. Our mission is to create a network of parent and community leaders so every policy decision and every conversation about education starts and ends with how it impacts our kids.

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