The first-time release of district letter grades and a revamped report card website, both announced Thursday, mark the latest efforts by Arkansas officials to draw more attention to student performance under the LEARNS Act.

State Education Secretary Jacob Oliva said the information will spotlight which districts need greater support from the agency while helping families to make more-informed choices about the schools their children attend.

Arkansas School Boards Association Policy Director Lucas Harder warned the new information provides an “additional opportunity for confusion” among the public.

The redesigned website, myschoolinfo.arkansas.gov , features a search bar that allows families to search for the report cards of specific schools or districts. Once a school or district is sel

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