Garlington Strategic Solutions

Arkansas education leaders, here’s a question we should be willing to answer:

Why is computer literacy still treated as optional?

We require students to develop competency in math, science, English, and social studies—yet we are sending children into a digital economy without requiring them to truly understand the technology shaping their lives.

Using a Chromebook is not computer literacy.

Opening an app is not computer literacy.

Our students should understand file systems, digital communication, cybersecurity, productivity software, artificial intelligence, computational thinking, and how technology actually works.

This is bigger than coding.

Computer literacy should be recognized as a foundational academic competency in Arkansas education.

I’m willing to push the conversation.

Are we?

— Dr. Benjamin Garlington
Garlington Strategic

📣 Homeschool & Micro-school Groups — Digital Literacy Classes Begin This February 2027!

Garlington Strategic is now connecting with homeschool groups, micro-schools, co-ops, and learning pods interested in bringing students together for a practical, engaging Digital Literacy class beginning in February.

This class is designed to help students build essential technology skills they need for school, work, communication, and everyday life in a digital world.

Students will focus on skills such as:
✅ Computer basics and online navigation
✅ Keyboarding and productivity tools
✅ Internet safety and responsible technology use
✅ Digital communication and research skills
✅ Practical tech confidence for academic and real-world success

We are especially looking to partner with groups of students who would benefit from a structured, hands-on digital literacy experience.

📍 Serving Little Rock and surrounding communities

👥 Homeschool, micro-school, co-op, and learning pod groups welcome

📩 Interested in bringing a group? Message Garlington Strategic today to inquire about February 2027 class options!

Do you think AI tools should be introduced to students as part of digital literacy; not to replace learning, but to help students understand how modern technology works?

Yes, no, or maybe?

Parents, what would make a virtual computer skills program worth it to you?

Structure?
Instructor support?
Certificates?
Career readiness?
Flexible schedule?
EFA eligibility?

I’d love honest feedback.

Real question:

Can your child confidently write a professional email, create a clean document, build a presentation, and organize basic information in a spreadsheet?

If not, should schools and programs be teaching this earlier?

Question for parents:

If your child completed a digital literacy program, what would matter most to you?

A. Certificate of completion�
B. Skill assessments�
C. Microsoft Office readiness�
D. Career/workforce skills�
E. All of the above

Parents, do you believe digital literacy should be treated like a core subject today?
Reading. Math. Writing. Computer confidence.

Would you agree?

For homeschool and EFA families:

Would you rather your child take a short self-paced online class, or a structured instructor-guided program with skill checkpoints and accountability?

Curious what families value most.