Arkansas Reform Sparks Student Gains, Sanders Seeks National Template
TL;DR
Arkansas’ LEARNS Act reforms are linked to broad gains in student proficiency from 2024 to 2026, with overall proficiency at 42.2% in 2026 (up from 36.9%), math at 44.2%, science at 44.0%, and English/reading improving in earlier grades (third-graders up to 43% in 2026), plus strong performance in kindergarten–second grade. Gov. Sanders says the results show a scalable national template for education reform.
- Gov Sanders reveals 'major breakthrough' on education as red state positions itself as 'blueprint' for nation Fox News
- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces Arkansas public school test scores rise in 2026 Yahoo
- End-of-year ATLAS test scores show improvements but most Arkansas students still not proficient The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- Arkansas Student proficiency rises to 42.2% on state ATLAS exams kjnbtv.com
- Most Springdale third-graders passed Arkansas’ reading test on the second try KNWA FOX24
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