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LEARNS Act Discussion
2026-10-14 18:00:00
2026-10-14 19:30:00
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LEARNS Act Discussion
Since becoming law in 2023, the Arkansas LEARNS Act has brought major changes to classrooms across the state. What have those changes meant for Arkansas students, families, teachers and schools?
Ron Robinson Theater - Ron Robinson Theater
Wednesday, October 14
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ron Robinson Theater
Ron Robinson TheaterSince becoming law in 2023, the Arkansas LEARNS Act has brought major changes to classrooms across the state. What have those changes meant for Arkansas students, families, teachers and schools?
Join the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for a community conversation Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 6–7:30 p.m. at the Ron Robinson Theater. You’ll hear from education leaders and Democrat-Gazette LEARNS Act reporter Josh Snyder, with time for audience questions.
Featured speakers and panelists include:
Lee Wolverton, executive editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Sen. Clarke Tucker, D-Little Rock
Emmy Henley, executive director of the Reform Alliance
Nicole Carey, education policy director at Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families
Additional panelists will be announced as the event gets closer.
Bringing the family? Activity sheets will be available for children.
With support from the ADG Community Journalism Project, LEARNS reporter Josh Snyder covers the impact of the law on the K-12 education system across the state, and its effect on teachers, students, parents and communities. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over all coverage. View all LEARNS Act coverage at arkansasonline.com/learns_act.
AGE GROUP: | All ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Society & Culture |
Ron Robinson Theater
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We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Address
100 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5715
About the branch
The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.