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Schulz and Associates and University of Arkansas OEP pitch 14‑part plan for Arkansas adequacy study
Summary
James Schulz and Josh McGee presented a 14‑project approach that mixes literature review, quantitative analysis, surveys, focus groups and case studies to inform an adequacy review; lawmakers pressed the team on statewide experience, funding sources and stakeholder outreach.
James Schulz, managing member of Schulz and Associates, and Josh McGee of the University of Arkansas’ Office for Education Policy told the joint Education Committee they assembled a bipartisan research team and a 14‑project analysis plan to respond to the legislature’s adequacy RFP. "Our goal here really today is ... to serve the state of Arkansas," Schulz said as he opened the presentation and described team roles and planned methods.
The consultants said the work would include literature reviews, multiple quantitative approaches (including value‑added growth analysis), interviews with high‑performing districts, focus groups across regions of the state, district surveys to fill data gaps, reviews of agency documents…
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