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North Arkansas College President Rick Massengale Sr. said his school has a history of trying to "meet students where they are."

North Arkansas College President Rick Massengale Sr. said his school has a history of trying to "meet students where they are."

As school district leaders in Arkansas look ahead to their first year under the LEARNS Act, many have expressed a mix of optimism and wariness over what changes the education overhaul will bring for their staff members, students and their families.