Fall Reopening Issues

When schools started closing due to COVID 19, many teachers and parents thought the disruption would only last a few weeks. Even as closures have been extended, many still believe that life will return to "normal" after the summer is over. This … [Continue reading]

Creativity in Crisis

Administrator creativity is even more important during times of crisis. It's often difficult to promote the positive when your constituents are primarily focused on the problem at hand. But making the effort to come up with a positive message of … [Continue reading]

Tuition Help

ATU's offers several forms of tuition help. This webpage describes several types of aid and includes a link to information about various Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) grants. Additional details can be found on the Federal and Private … [Continue reading]

Principals and Absenteeism

According to a recent study, a principal can have just as much impact on student attendance as he/she does on student achievement — especially in high-poverty schools where unexcused absence rates can be almost twice that of other schools. While … [Continue reading]