Education discussion set for AETN

Tune in to "Arkansans Ask: Education" on AETN

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.

 

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
  • Stacey McAdoo, 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

 

Veteran journalist Steve Barnes will host.

Viewers may submit questions and comments during the live broadcast at

800-662-2386, paffairs@aetn.org or on Twitter with #ARAsk.