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Forward Arkansas Supporting Five Districts in Transforming Educational Contracts

Forward Arkansas is expanding access to an innovative education model, enabling five...

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Tools

Residency Model Partnership Planner

To meet the requirements of the LEARNS Act, educator preparation programs and...

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Research & Insights

Arkansas Research Center’s EDI Report

The Arkansas Research Center (ARC), based at the University of Central Arkansas,...

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Tools

EdReports Guide to Pre-K Curriculum Reviews

EdReports pre-K curriculum reviews are informed by educators and provide a research-based,...

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Tools

EdSolutions Guide to Selecting High-Quality Preschool Curriculum

Based on the National Academies’ 2024 high-quality curriculum report, A Guide to...

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Research & Insights

National Academies Report on High Quality Early Childhood Curriculum

Children’s early educational experiences can shape both their development and their readiness...

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Research & Insights

Early Care and Education Stakeholder Engagement Report

Fall 2025 Early Childhood Landscape Analysis The state’s ECCE system is best...

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Newsroom

Forward Arkansas Names Edie Stewart as CEO

Forward Arkansas today announced Edie Stewart as its new CEO, effective August...

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Spotlighting LEARNS in Action

As Arkansas marks three years of the LEARNS Act, Forward Arkansas is...

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Blogs

The 411 on Outcomes-Based Contracting

When we’re hired for a new job, we often sign an agreement...

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