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Arkansas Gets Education Funding Breakthrough | Jonesboro News
Arkansas just landed a rare federal education waiver, one of just five states to get it—giving schools more flexibility and slashing paperwork by merging four federal funding programs into one streamlined stream. Officials estimate it could save $13 million in admin costs, freeing up cash to hit the classroom where it matters most. The move empowers local districts to tailor funding to their students’ needs, ditching rigid rules for a smarter, more responsive system. This is part of a national push to modernize education funding—Arkansas is now poised to innovate and boost student outcomes by…
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