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Dozens of contested Arkansas school board races set for May 9

BY: - March 22, 2023

Several Arkansans are vying for a seat on their local school board in May, but legislation being considered by the Arkansas General Assembly could change how these elections are conducted in the future.  Senate Bill 206, which was amended and re-referred to the Senate Education Committee in February, would allow school board elections to be […]

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School Safety Commission recommends cybersecurity training, confidential tip line

BY: - September 6, 2022

The Arkansas School Safety Commission addressed cybersecurity concerns during its meeting Tuesday, approving a recommendation that would require anyone who uses district-issued digital devices to receive annual cybersecurity awareness training. The commission plans to release a final report on its recommendations to the governor by Oct. 1. While school safety is often focused on physical […]