The Reform Alliance

🍎 Five Arkansas educators have been named as the state's 2027 Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists! The semi-finalists were chosen from among the state's Top 15 finalists and were recognized during today's ceremony at the Governor's Mansion. 📲 https://dese.link/27ATOYSemiFi

✏️ Mickey DuVall (Russellville School District)
✏️ Erin Green (Benton Public Schools)
✏️ Melissa Purifoy (Fort Smith Public Schools)
✏️ Lindsay Rankin (Springdale School District)
✏️ Kayti Wilson (Jonesboro Public Schools)

“There’s a clear consensus on the importance of teaching K-12 students about history and government. However, aspirations don’t always align with the reality of how much subject matter actually makes it into the classroom curriculum.”

How Important is Learning History and Civics Anyways? It’s an important time to reflect on our country’s history and civics—and how we’re educating the next generation.

TONIGHT at 6 pm! Arkansas EFA families, schools, and vendors are invited to share their feedback to help improve the program!
Register: https://bit.ly/4wV8Emi
Submit advance feedback (not required): https://forms.gle/MezwvpV4yBasEK8o7

We continually update our interactive map, allowing users to sift through different layers of education information, including schools that participate in the EFA program.

Educational Options in Arkansas - Google My Maps This map shows Arkansas private schools, including those participating in the EFA, as well as microschools that have joined the TRA registry. It contrasts those with D- and F- ranked schools so families in those areas can easily find other options available to them.

“As the third school year for the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program (EFA) [ended], it’s safe to say the program is succeeding.”

Op-Ed: Arkansas is building the future of American education As the third school year for the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program (EFA) nears an end, it’s safe to say the program is succeeding.

We look forward to meeting new friends in Rogers this weekend with Avanza Arkansas!

🎒 Getting ready for the new school year? Join us this Saturday!

Avanza Arkansas is hosting a Back-to-School Family Resource Fair to help families prepare for a successful start to the school year.

📅 Saturday, August 8 🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 1081, Rogers, AR 72756
This event is FREE and open to everyone!

We hope to see you there! 📚🍎
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“The goal should be a sector-agnostic education system in which funding supports students, dollars follow students, and schools respond to families. That will create a more resilient way to deliver K-12 education for all families.”

Declining Enrollment Doesn’t Have to Mean Declining Schools Declining enrollment presents real challenges. It also gives district leaders a chance to build stronger schools for the students they serve.

This Thursday at 6 PM! Families, schools, and vendors are invited to provide feedback and share suggestions to help improve the Arkansas EFA program's user experience!
Register: https://bit.ly/4wV8Emi