Talking education rights in Arkansas, national political scene
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Discussions over a proposed education amendment and a review of the week’s national political headlines were the focus of the latest Capitol View. Host Roby Brock spoke with Arkansas Public Policy Panel Executive Director Bill Kopsky and Arkansas Education Association President April Reisma about the Arkansas Educational Rights Amendment of 2024 […]
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University of Arkansas custodial workers protest against university’s consideration to outsource facility management jobs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA)— A protest was held Saturday in response to the University of Arkansas considering outsourcing its facility management jobs to a private company. “It’s maddening. I give my all to for this place to be thrown aside,” said Curt Groce. Groce is a custodial supervisor for the university. He has worked for the […]
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Arkansas AG approves ballot title for public education coalition’s initiative
For AR Kids spokesperson Bill Kopsky points out polling data the group collected regarding a proposed constitutional amendment it hopes to submit to voters during a press conference on Dec. 21, 2023 in the Old Supreme Court chamber of the Arkansas Capitol. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) Supporters of a ballot initiative to amend the Arkansas Constitution’s […]
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Group re-submits Arkansas education rights ballot question to attorney general’s office
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A group pushing to put education rights before Arkansas voters in November has re-submitted its ballot proposal to the attorney general’s office. For AR Kids treasurer Bill Kopsky said the group had asked for an expedited review of the proposal so it has time to gather the required signatures to place […]
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Arkansas Schools Will Teach AP African American Studies, Defying GOP Law
Despite a threat this week by the Arkansas Department of Education that it would not allow students to receive credit for Advanced Placement African American Studies, every public high school in Arkansas that previously offered the course announced that it will remain on their schedules for the coming school year. The Arkansas Education Association, which […]
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