Jacob Oliva

The Arkansas State Board of Education voted unanimously to classify the Blytheville School District (BSD) to Level 5-Intensive Support and to remove the Blytheville School Board's authority.

Professional development firm drew criticism for past performance.

The panel was made up of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva, Superintendent of Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District Jeremy Owoh, and Director of Arkansas Virtual Academy Amy Johnson.

Roby Brock discusses the LEARNS Act's impact on teacher salaries and educational choices with Secretary Jacob Oliva. More at TalkBusiness.net.