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Susan Harriman Executive Director
ForwARd Celebrates Back-to-School

A little less than a month into the school year, students, parents and teachers across the state are getting back into the swing of things. The same is true here at ForwARd Arkansas.

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Susan Harriman Executive Director
Schools Partner with Businesses to Prepare Students for the Working World

Schools across Arkansas have taken an innovative approach to education by proactively partnering with businesses to better prepare students for the working world.

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Thurman Green III Community Engagement Consultant
ForwARd Arkansas Communities Kick Off School Year in Grand Fashion

Lee County and Crossett held Back-to-School Block Parties to kick off the 2017-2018 school year.

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Susan Harriman Executive Director
Hundreds Gather for ForwARd Together Conversations Throughout Arkansas

This spring, hundreds of Arkansans gathered for ForwARd Together Conversations to tackle pressing questions related to education in our state.

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Cory Biggs Associate Director
ForwARd Arkansas Announces Innovative Toolkit for Little Rock School District

On April 27, ForwARd Arkansas released a new toolkit aimed at boosting academic achievement among LRSD middle school students.

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Susan Harriman Executive Director
Tracking Success: Work with our ForwARd Communities

Our work with the five ForwARd Communities is at the heart of our strategy to engage and empower residents as partners.

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