Arkansas is full of parents, community members, state leaders, educators, business leaders, and other stakeholders who want to see dramatically improved and more equitable educational outcomes for all students across the state, regardless of race, educational needs, socioeconomic status, or geography.
There is no set playbook for improving education across a state, but a first step must be for Arkansas to align on and focus the majority of our education investments, efforts, and energy on what matters most for kids. Through objective research and stakeholder feedback, Eight Priorities to Dramatically Improve Arkansas Education emerged. These priorities focus on the goal of providing every Arkansas student with the most important skills, dispositions, and experiences to compete for high-demand jobs of today and the future and live healthy, productive lives. While some are new, others have been a focus in Arkansas education since 2015 but have evolved based on the current context and landscape.
The following eight priorities are separated into two distinct but related areas:
- Student Learning Priorities
- Essential Conditions for Student Success
