Report reviews academic outcomes of Arkansas school choice voucher program
What happened
A report by the University of Arkansas' Department of Education Reform reviewed the first school year that the Arkansas Education Freedom Account voucher program was universally available to K-12 students in Arkansas. The report found that students receiving vouchers scored at the 62nd percentile for math and 66th for reading compared to national students. The school year prior, recipients scored at the 57th percentile for math and 59th percentile for English language Arts.
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Why it matters
The review examines the impact of the voucher program on academic outcomes, noting that only about 26 percent of voucher recipients actually switched from public to private schools. The authors of the report stated they were unsure if students who switched had improved academic outcomes.
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Who's involved
- ArkansasThe state where the Education Freedom Account voucher program operates
- KATVThe media outlet reporting on the state education program
- Arkansas Department of EducationThe government organization responsible for state education policy
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Arkansas Department of EducationSpeculative
The Arkansas Department of Education might see changes in funding allocation and student enrollment patterns.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Voucher program costs and outcomes may shape Sanders' education policyMixed academic outcomes and high cost of voucher program may influence Sanders' education policyPossible
- How could the review of the Arkansas school choice voucher program affect the Department of Human Services?High cost of Arkansas school vouchers may affect state social fundingPossible
- Arkansas Department of Education may adjust EFA voucher program oversightThe Department of Education may need to adjust oversight of the EFA voucher program.Possible
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The entities involved
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Arkansas
state of the United States of America
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KATV
ABC television affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Related events
- Arkansas Department of Education implemented a foundational literacy program in rural schools, which is being assessed by Stanford University.
- Arkansas Department of Education expands an advising program in Arkansas, utilizing a model that originated in Missouri.
- Sarah Sanders is the incumbent governor of Arkansas, and her campaign is managed by Jordan Powell.
- University of Arkansas maintains its ties to the state of Arkansas.
- ProPublica reported on a private school in Arkansas, while Appleseed and Matthew Moore discussed school reforms and voucher programs.