Arkansas Students Make Strides Under LEARNS Act. In a significant development for education reform, Arkansas students have demonstrated a 7% increase in proficiency under the LEARNS Act, a sweeping education overhaul signed into law by Governor Sarah Sanders last year. The LEARNS Act, which stands for Learning and Earning Assistance and Relief for Nexus Success, aims to improve student outcomes and increase access to quality education in the state. With Governor Sanders touting the program's success and encouraging other states to adopt similar reforms, the LEARNS Act is being closely watched as a potential model for bipartisan education solutions in red and blue states alike.
Arkansas students show 7% proficiency gains under Gov. Sarah Sanders' LEARNS Act, with the governor hoping red and blue states will follow the blueprint.