1619 Project/Critical Race Theory

Judge denies pause in Arkansas LEARNS Act case, ruling impacts teachers discussing Critical Race Theory amidst claims of free speech infringement.

U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky ruled schools can teach critical race theory as long as they don’t force ideologies on students.

Exploring Arkansas' critical race theory teaching ban, election index ranking, donations enhancing outdoor education, and updates on transgender athletes and vet schools.

U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky grilled attorneys for both the state and plaintiffs in a hearing challenging a law dictating how race is discussed in school.

The primary legislation to be considered will be Gov. Asa Hutchinson's tax cut proposal, but some lawmakers have said they will introduce bills related to critical race theory and abortion.

Three of the four gubernatorial hopefuls in the Democratic Party of Arkansas met for an education town hall Thursday night (Aug. 26) and discussed issues ranging from mask mandates, school openings and closures, and critical race theory.

An Arkansas House committee declined to advance a bill Tuesday that would have banned the teaching of the 1619 Project in K-12 schools, with some lawmakers citing concerns on governmental overreach.