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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Closing Gaps. Opening Doors. February 1, 2021

The Strategy We believe the best way to truly help high-need students and struggling schools is...

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OPINION | Ben Kutylo: Seek excellence December 19, 2020

Every Arkansas student deserves an excellent education A report presented to Arkansas House and Senate Education...

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