State Teachers to Receive Nearly $20 Million to Reward Hard Work, Excellence

State teachers to receive nearly $20 million to reward hard work, excellence

LITTLE ROCK — A program created through the LEARNS Act will provide nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, to the state's educators, officials said Friday.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Awards Nearly 20 Million in Merit Bonuses to 5K Educators Through LEARNS Program

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced Friday that nearly $20 million, including fringe benefits, will be distributed to nearly 5,000 educators through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program. The program, created under the LEARNS Act, provides merit-based bonuses to licensed educators recognized for exceptional student growth, mentoring aspiring teachers participating in yearlong residency pro…