Arkansas reports fewer failing schools and school districts in 2025-2026

By: Ainsley Platt

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 996

Last Updated: 18 hours, 51 minutes ago

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The percentage of Arkansas schools and districts receiving failing or low grades from the state for their performance has decreased, according to data released by the state Department of Education Thursday.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and education officials touted the numbers as validation for her signature 2023 education law, the LEARNS Act. Education Secretary Jacob Oliva told reporters Thursday that “the improvements that we’ve made by building out this blueprint and this system …

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