Important Message from the Arkansas Department of Education
As you may or may not be aware, there has been a lawsuit filed in Little Rock regarding LEARNS, the law that was passed to improve education and help keep your school district open. A judge’s ruling on Friday could have a negative impact on the progress and partnership that has been made to provide your children a better education. Keeping the school open and working with a partner to improve education is still the goal.
The following statement is from ADE Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva on Judge Wright’s ruling. Once again, people more interested in protecting the status quo are getting in the way of progress. LEARNS is supporting local control and transforming a failed education system into a thriving learning environment where students will excel in their community. It’s unfortunate adults with political motives are trying to stall progress. If you are interested in fighting to keep your school district open, please email us at ade.learns@ade.arkansas.gov