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• Arkansas Launches ACCESS Portal to Streamline College Applications

  18 Aug 2026 10:03 a.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

  Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Department of Education launched the ACCESS Portal, a new universal application system. It simplifies college admissions for high school seniors, offering one form, one login, and no fees for up to five institutions,…

  Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducation ArkansasACCESS PortalCollege ApplicationsHigher EducationSarah Huckabee SandersJacob OlivaArkansas Department of EducationArkansas Governor

• Arkansas Awards Nearly $20 Million in Merit Pay to Educators

  26 Jun 2026 11:23 a.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

  Arkansas awards nearly $20 million in merit pay to almost 5,000 educators through the LEARNS Act. This initiative aims to reward excellence, retain top talent, and improve student outcomes, building on previous successes in teacher compensation and satisfaction.

  Politics and GovernmentUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborEducation ArkansasTeachersLEARNS ActMerit PaySarah Huckabee SandersJacob OlivaArkansas Governor

• Arkansas Students Show Significant Academic Gains Following LEARNS Act Implementation

  18 Jun 2026 12:21 p.m. · Source: Arkansas Governor

  Arkansas students achieved significant academic improvements across all subjects and grades on the 2026 ATLAS exam, with proficiency rising over 20% since 2024, following the implementation of the LEARNS Act.

  Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducation ArkansasLEARNS ActStudent Test ScoresEducation ReformATLAS ExamGovernor Sarah Huckabee SandersJacob OlivaArkansas Governor

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