Arkansas school district given green light to pursue state’s second transformation contract

Arkansas school district given green light to pursue state’s second transformation contract

State Education Board member Randy Henderson (left) and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva (right) listen to public testimony during a state board meeting on Mar. 9, 2023. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)The Arkansas State Board of Education granted permission to the Blytheville School District to enter into the state’s second transformation contract during a special meeting Wednesday.  A transformation contract allows a public school with a …