Dr. Malachi Nichols Director of Evaluation and Data Quality

Beginning with the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, accurate collection and reporting of data has changed the landscape of education reform throughout the country.

Thurman Green Policy and Engagement Associate

In the first ForwARd Thinking Dialogue hosted in late July, representatives from Independence County and Crossett met to discuss student employability and how communities can support schools in preparing students for success in college or career.

Dr. Jay Barth Distinguished Professor at Hendrix College

We can all point to examples of small, rural districts where schools and students are thriving, but we can also agree that many of these districts face long odds due to historic high poverty rates, low enrollment and poor educational outcomes.

ForwARd Arkansas

ForwARd Arkansas serves as a champion for educational equity, a connector and convener for shared opportunity and a catalyst for innovation. Recently, we asked some of these leaders to share their perspectives on educational equity.

Jamie Rayford Community Resource Partner

Jamie Rayford, Community Resource Partner in Independence County, discusses the importance of community-based partnerships in developing effective career education.

Thurman Green Policy and Community Engagement Associate

ForwARd Arkansas, Little Rock School District and community stakeholders are reimagining Project-Based Learning (PBL) at the middle school level.