Arkansas PBS > Engage > Pressroom > 'Arkansans Ask' to discuss education Aug. 15 on AETN
Posted 09 Aug 2019
"Arkansans Ask: Education" will air on the Arkansas Educational Television Network Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.
As students head back to classes for the 2019-2020 school year, the program will provide an overview of education in Arkansas on the next "Arkansans Ask." The episode will focus on K-12 topics across the state such as ACT Aspire, school report cards, teacher salaries, and private and charter schools.
Viewers may submit questions and comments during the live broadcast at 800-662-2386, paffairs@aetn.org or on Twitter with #ARAsk.
Panelists include: Johnny Key, Arkansas Department of Education commissioner; Jay Barth, former Arkansas State Board of Education chair; Carol Fleming, Arkansas Education Association president; Sen. Jane English, Arkansas Senate Education Committee chair; and Stacey McAdoo, 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year. Veteran journalist Steve Barnes will host.
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