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Lawsuit filed challenging Arkansas school voucher program created by 2023 law

Associated Press
Arkansas
June 12, 2024

‘The LEARNS Act represents a radical and unconstitutional departure from a public school system that has endured since the establishment of the state of Arkansas.’

High school teacher and students sue over Arkansas’ ban on critical race theory

Associated Press
Arkansas
March 26, 2024

The theory is not a fixture of K-12 education, and Arkansas’ ban does not define what would be considered critical race theory.

Arkansas education secretary defends AP African American Studies decision

Florida Phoenix
Arkansas
August 16, 2023

The class was removed from a list of approved courses and can only be taken for local credit