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Enabling students to achieve that “lightbulb moment” at Farmington Middle School December 4, 2024
When Forward selected Farmington Middle School FMS to participate in the LeARner Collective the team faced...
Crafting the recipe for student success with Lowell Elementary School November 7, 2024
When discussing students needs at Lowell Elementary School LES Principal Stephen Bowman says the conversations no...
On a Mission to Build Students Up: Marques Collins of Marvell-Elaine High School October 9, 2024
As the principal of a small rural high school in Phillips County Marques Collins understands he...
Stewards for Students: Saluting Little Rock’s Community Schools Site Coordinators September 19, 2024
Pictured left to right Steven Young Tara Kindle Angelia Johnson Valerie Rasul Sabrina Mills Kaila Davis...
Pioneering Success: Celebrating Batesville’s Community School Coordinators September 18, 2024
When Batesville s community schools coordinators say their unofficial motto is Nothing is impossible they truly...
Bridging Our State’s Digital Divide August 23, 2024
It was the height of the COVID- pandemic and like others across the state students from...
THV: White Hall School District boosts morale through learning August 19, 2024
WHITE HALL Ark The White Hall School District is kicking off its - school year by...
Lessons Learned from the LeARner Collective August 16, 2024
Whether at work or home nearly every day we are confronted with the opportunity to grasp...
Forward Arkansas Welcomes Two New Board Members July 30, 2024
Forward Arkansas recently welcomed Victoria DeFrancesco Soto and Jared Henderson to its board Both additions bring...
The Hechinger Report: Arkansas is having success solving teacher shortages, and other states should take notice July 22, 2024
Based on its demographic profile and on geography it would seem safe to assume that Magnolia...
AMP: Improving Arkansas Education- A Complex Puzzle, Not a Zero-Sum Game July 17, 2024
Education and economic growth go hand in hand The two factors are inextricably linked and investments...
Talk Business: Empowered educators lead to better student outcomes July 8, 2024
When making tough decisions that affect our children many of us have been told to trust...
Forward Arkansas Unveils LeARner Collective Phase II June 18, 2024
Forward Arkansas today unveiled the next iteration of its LeARner Collective an initiative focused on empowering...
A Celebration of Progress in the Marvell-Elaine School District May 22, 2024
On April weeknights in the Arkansas Delta families gathered after work and school at the local...
What's the latest with the EPP Design Collaborative? April 4, 2024
Teachers are vital to achieving the goal of every student graduating prepared for success in college...
A Q&A with the City of Little Rock and Little Rock School District March 26, 2024
For community schools in Little Rock it all comes back to the question What does student...
Arkansas LEARNS | Readiness March 6, 2024
Last year the Arkansas General Assembly passed the LEARNS Act a comprehensive education reform package LEARNS...
Forward Arkansas Announces First LeARner Collective Cohort December 21, 2023
Inaugural cohort to consist of schools from the Delta and Northwest Arkansas Forward Arkansas announced today...
Forward Arkansas Adds Former Educator as Senior Operations Associate September 21, 2023
Forward Arkansas announced today the expansion of its statewide team with the appointment of Brittney L...
Forward Arkansas Adds Former Pine Bluff Teacher as Senior Manager of Policy and Engagement September 21, 2023
Forward Arkansas announced today the expansion of its statewide team with the addition of Imaobong Ima...
Arkansas LEARNS | Educator Workforce August 21, 2023
Earlier this year Forward Arkansas released the State of Education in Arkansas report The priorities and...
Tips to Combat Summer Brain Drain July 3, 2023
Summer is a time for fun and relaxation but it can also be a time when...
Arkansas LEARNS | Early Childhood June 28, 2023
Earlier this year Forward Arkansas released its State of Education in Arkansas report The report represented...
Arkansas LEARNS | Literacy May 5, 2023
Forward Arkansas Invests $3.6 Million to Support Educator Preparation Programs at Southern Arkansas University and UA-Little Rock December 12, 2022
Forward Arkansas Invest Millions to Support Educator Preparation Programs at Southern Arkansas University and UA-Little Rock...
Forward Arkansas Adds Former Educator to Statewide Programming Team November 22, 2022
Forward Arkansas announced today the expansion of its statewide team with the appointment of Meghan Thompson...
Meet Allison Dougan, American Connection Corps Fellow October 18, 2022
Forward Arkansas is proud to welcome Allison Dougan an American Connection Corps ACC Fellow In her...
Forward Arkansas Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members August 29, 2022
We recently announced the appointment of three new members to our board of directors - Mary...
Educate Arkansas: AR Kids Read Literacy Tutors August 25, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine Founded in AR Kids Read is a non-profit organization that...
Educate Arkansas: Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School August 1, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine The Lisa Academy Arkansas Hybrid School combines virtual instruction with...
State of Education in Arkansas - Let Your Voice Be Heard July 22, 2022
The impact of education is bigger than just one student and those with whom they interact...
New Coalition Launches to Help Close Arkansas’ Digital Divide July 14, 2022
New Coalition Launches to Help Close Arkansas Digital Divide The Arkansas Connectivity Coalition s first effort...
Educate Arkansas: City Year Little Rock July 14, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine Education in Arkansas is so important Today on The Vine...
Educate Arkansas: CALS Count Up Tutoring program June 29, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine Count Up is a free mentoring program for K- students...
Meet Malachi Nichols, Director of Data and Strategy May 19, 2022
While Malachi Nichols director of data and strategy comes from a long line of educators he...
Educate Arkansas: AR Kids Read summer camp program for literacy April 29, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine Kathy French executive director of AR Kids Read is here...
Dr. Malachi Nichols Named a 2022 Arkansas Business 40 Under 40 Honoree April 19, 2022
We are proud to announce Dr Malachi Nichols director of data and strategy was named a...
Educate Arkansas: 20 exceptional educators accepted to Teach Plus Arkansas program April 6, 2022
As seen on KTHV The Vine With influence across states Teach Plus is working to empower...
OPINION | JOHNNY KEY AND BEN KUTYLO: The right tool March 28, 2022
Like many other states across the country Arkansas finds itself in the midst of an unprecedented...
More Arkansas teachers, better student achievement goal of grant initiative January 7, 2022
Forward Arkansas sets initiative to increase teacher numbers By Cynthia Howell Arkansas Democrat-Gazette September Forward Arkansas...
Walton, Rockefeller Non-profit Works with 8 Arkansas College to Recruit, Retain K-12 Teachers November 29, 2021
Arkansas Money amp Politics November Eight Arkansas universities will participate in a Forward Arkansas program designed...
Forward Arkansas selects universities for teacher pipeline planning November 28, 2021
Forward initiative taps universities By Cynthia Howell Arkansas Democrat-Gazette November Forward Arkansas an organization established by...
Helping Arkansas Families Get Connected to Affordable Internet Service July 15, 2021
We are excited to be working with Heartland Forward the FCC and other local partners to...
ForwARd Arkansas Names Ben Kutylo Executive Director July 14, 2021
ForwARd Arkansas announced today that Ben Kutylo has been named executive director effective July In this...
Closing Gaps. Opening Doors. February 1, 2021
The Strategy We believe the best way to truly help high-need students and struggling schools is...
OPINION | Ben Kutylo: Seek excellence December 19, 2020
Every Arkansas student deserves an excellent education A report presented to Arkansas House and Senate Education...