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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 54 MIN

Dropping enrollment in Arkansas schools — Third grade literacy

from Ozarks at Large · host KUAF 91.3 Public Radio

On today's show, we hear that public school enrollment in Arkansas is at a 20-year low, and some educational leaders say economic pressures and the state voucher program are playing a role. We also investigate another critical aspect of the LEARNS Act: third-grade reading proficiency in Arkansas. Plus, we visit with Fayetteville High School's Bulldog Buddies.

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