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Before you decide whether or not to sign the petition to #SayNoToLEARNS, read this thread.
Zero spin. Just the facts on what choosing to sign (or not sign) means.
But first, some information about the LEARNS Act in case you don't really know.
A thread... 🧵 1/
Zero spin. Just the facts on what choosing to sign (or not sign) means.
But first, some information about the LEARNS Act in case you don't really know.
A thread... 🧵 1/
The LEARNS Act was Governor Sanders' landmark education reform legislation.
Here is a link to the full text of the 145 pg LEARNS Act:
arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocume…
Here is the approved ballot title (aka a 16 pg full summary of the LEARNS Act by topic): files.constantcontact.com/8f6756a9801/12…
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Here is a link to the full text of the 145 pg LEARNS Act:
arkleg.state.ar.us/Home/FTPDocume…
Here is the approved ballot title (aka a 16 pg full summary of the LEARNS Act by topic): files.constantcontact.com/8f6756a9801/12…
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@arkcapes is a non-partisan citizen coalition who opposes LEARNS. They sought a referendum on law.
The image explains what is a referendum petition. If you want more details, you may consult the linked state handbook for initiatives and referenda.
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The image explains what is a referendum petition. If you want more details, you may consult the linked state handbook for initiatives and referenda.
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sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/electi…
TLDR: I like looking at data. So I have crunched A LOT of education-related data in Arkansas. With LEARNS threatening "failing" schools with charter school takeovers, I was curious what factors contribute to a schools failing or succeeding according to the data. A thread..🧵1/
This 🧵 will only show a small bit. If you want to view this information in detail, visit this link: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
This screenshot shows how I determined the combined district grades. There would be too much data to process to look at individual schools.
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This screenshot shows how I determined the combined district grades. There would be too much data to process to look at individual schools.
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I checked for correlations between the districts' grades and various educational data points. This screenshot shows some of the positive correlations to things that show a positive impact on a district's combined grade.
Important Note: CORRELATION DOES NOT PROVE CAUSATION
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Important Note: CORRELATION DOES NOT PROVE CAUSATION
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Good morning, fam. Today's the big day: LEARNS will be heard in a few minutes at 9am in Senate Education.
You can follow along with this thread for live updates or watch via the link below! #arpx #arleg #LEARNSact #NoVouchers
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You can follow along with this thread for live updates or watch via the link below! #arpx #arleg #LEARNSact #NoVouchers
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per our friend @gelderbailey, there are five pages worth of people signed up to speak on #LEARNSact. #arpx #arleg
We're off to the races. Chair of cmte, Sen Jane English, warns that folks in audience will be booted if they talk #LEARNSact #arpx #arleg
#Sb199 (medical malpractice/Trans youth healthcare ban) is up for consideration in the #arleg Senate.
“What this bill says is we know better than these 20 kids and their parents” -Sen. Tucker speaking against #SB199 #arpx
“What this bill says is we know better than these 20 kids and their parents” -Sen. Tucker speaking against #SB199 #arpx
Watch live: sg001-harmony.sliq.net/00284/Harmony/…
Good morning #arpx! It’s week seven and we’re here to give you live updates of the #arleg.
Watching S-State Agencies now, lots of election bills on the agenda today. Be sure to follow for any important updates, or click the link to watch with us 🍿
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Watching S-State Agencies now, lots of election bills on the agenda today. Be sure to follow for any important updates, or click the link to watch with us 🍿
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Reading the LEARNs Act now and already it looks like the governor found it laying in a cow pasture. It’s horrible and it will be incredibly destructive to our state. I’ll post what I find in this thread as I go. #arpx #arleg
On pages 2 and 3 of the LEARNs act the governor and the sponsors start off by weakening requirements for youth mental health training for school resource officers.
Good morning, Arkansas! At 10am Senate Judiciary will hear SB81, the library book ban bill.
You can follow along on this thread or stream it live here:
#arpx #arleg
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You can follow along on this thread or stream it live here:
#arpx #arleg
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Context: Sen. Dan Sullivan was behind the Craighead Co. ballot petition that slashed the library's budget in half — all b/c the library had a table with a PRIDE display: #arpx #arleg kait8.com/2022/09/29/sen…
Sen. Sullivan now brings his library crusade to the Senate. SB81 would make it illegal for libraries to post "obscene material" or distribute library materials that are "harmful" to minors. #arpx #arleg arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocum…
1) Vouchers are a scam with a long history of documented failure. Despite all the disingenuous claims made by their advocates they have been tried many times and each time failed to produce the promised results. But they’ve often had consequences for students…
2) Vouchers have already been tried in states like Wisconsin, Ohio, in the District of Columbia, etc. In each instance they failed to produce much noticeable achievement in student performance on tests or in essential subjects.
3) The final congressional required evaluation for the DC voucher program, for example, concluded that there was no conclusive evidence that it affected student achievement”.
The AR legislature allocated an average of $73,180 per teacher for salary and benefits in the 2022-23 school year. $57,208 for base salary & remaining for benefits (health insurance, retirement, etc).
Why aren’t districts allocating this full amount to teachers? #arleg #arpx
Why aren’t districts allocating this full amount to teachers? #arleg #arpx
In addition to the funds outlined above (which are disbursed through foundation funding via the matrix), the state provides additional $$$ via the Teacher Salary Equalization (TSE) Fund to help districts increase teacher salaries to meet the state’s target average of $51,822.
If a district’s average teacher salary is less than $51,822, they qualify to receive the supplemental $$ via TSE. 226 districts qualified to receive these supplemental funds in 2022-23.
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adecm.ade.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMe…
The newly drawn District 9 is an incredibly special and important legislative district. If you care about fairness, expanding opportunity, and community-focused leadership and representation, join @isamargh_ and me Thurs. from 6-7:30 at the Springdale Library. #arleg #arpx 1/
Hi, Hola, Iakwe, Springdale. I am so incredibly proud and grateful to be your state representative. That’s why it’s so disappointing to announce today that I won’t be seeking re-election in 2022. #arpx #arleg 1/
A few weeks ago, when the Board of Apportionment released its draft map of new House districts, I joined dozens of people in calling on the board to amend the draft to keep downtown Springdale whole. 2/
I was so encouraged by the outpouring of support and was hopeful that the board would listen to our community. They didn’t. The partisan and divisive map, finalized today, leaves me in a district that stretches up into Benton County. 3/
Some more of this today. House currently trying to decide if #SB731 is relevant to the call of session.
#SB731 is the right to privacy regarding #CovidVaccine status.
#SB731 is the right to privacy regarding #CovidVaccine status.
The #arleg Senate has reconvened.
So far Ballinger has been at the well yelling, essentially threatening the Senate to pass the Emergency Clause on #SB739. He’s running #SB731.
#arpx #arleg #arnews
So far Ballinger has been at the well yelling, essentially threatening the Senate to pass the Emergency Clause on #SB739. He’s running #SB731.
#arpx #arleg #arnews
House is back. #HB1982 is up for a vote. Rep. Speaks is explaining all the changes that have been made. #arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
Lots of discussion about the impact of #HB1982 and what it will do to communities of color. Remember, the two slivers of Pulaski that are being cut out of the 2nd are 65% and 70% nonwhite.
#arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
#arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
@tippi31 brings up the fact that it’s been hard for #arleg to keep up with meetings, so to expect the public to do so is not right. #arpx #arnews #FairMapsAR
#HB1982 is up in H-Stage Agencies now. #FairMapsAR #arleg #arpx
Watch live:
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Watch live:
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#HB1982 has passed out of H-State Agencies; remember, the senate companion bill failed today. #arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
Rep. Beck makes a motion to go back to the original process of ranked choice voting when it comes to maps.
The motion fails.
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
The motion fails.
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
#arleg House update:
Rep. Speaks attempted to amend #HB1982 (companion to #SB743) but the amendment failed.
#SB739 (companion to #HB1977) has been put on hold until the Senate figures out the emergency clause situation.
House is in recess for 10 minutes. #arpx #arnews
Rep. Speaks attempted to amend #HB1982 (companion to #SB743) but the amendment failed.
#SB739 (companion to #HB1977) has been put on hold until the Senate figures out the emergency clause situation.
House is in recess for 10 minutes. #arpx #arnews
Senate Session has come to order. Bills on the agenda include #SB731 and #SB743.
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
Sen. Irvin has filed another map #SB744. It has been sent to State Agencies.
#SB743 is up; Sen. English has another amendment for the map… but she can’t explain what the technical corrections are. #arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
On the House side we’re in State Agencies. #HB1971 is up now with an amendment. Rep. Payton says he plans on voting it down; one because of issues with the map, but two because of the process.
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
#FairMapsAR #arpx #arleg
Payton says that the House should not play “Simon Says” with the senate. He says he doesn’t approve of the process in which things have gone today. #arpx #arleg
Not looking good for #HB1971. Several committee members referencing process and transparency. Shots fired at the Senate. #arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
🚨Senate State Agencies is currently meeting; #SB743 is being heard now #arpx #arleg
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Over on the Senate floor, Sen. Pro Temp Hickey asks members to extract Sen. English's map bill. Maps for her bill are being passed out now. #arpx #arleg #fairmapsAR
Motion to extract SB743; "We're about to vote to extract a bill that is not up to standard?" -Sen Davis #arpx #arleg #fairmapsAR
Sen Ingram speaks against the extraction motion. "If we can't come to agreement in committee, something is flawed." -Sen Ingram #arpx #arleg #fairmapsAR
Track today's Senate State Agencies with this 🧵. A lot of bills on the agenda but we expect there to be a clear favorite. #arpx #arleg
H-State Agencies is live; Rep. Dotson is presenting #HB1981
This splits Pulaski County, and it does not keep cities together. #arpx #arleg
This splits Pulaski County, and it does not keep cities together. #arpx #arleg
Rep. Love is explains that each district in #HB1978 has an “anchor city,” which is a city with larger population than the surrounding areas. #arpx #arleg #FairMapsAR
The #arleg Senate is now back in session. 4 bills on the agenda, none deal with #FairMapsAR.
#arpx #arnews
#arpx #arnews
