On May 19, 2026, educators, leaders, and partners from across Arkansas gathered at the North Little Rock Event Center for the second annual Spark Symposium for Charter Schools. This year’s event was one of the most well-attended Spark gatherings in recent APSRC history!

This National Charter Schools Week, the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) proudly recognizes the impact and importance of public charter schools across Arkansas and the nation. Charter schools are always public, always free, and always open to all students, providing families with accessible, high-quality educational options that meet a wide range of needs. The following data and insights are from the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools:

The Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) is proud to announce the award of Charter Schools Program (CSP) subgrants to five charter schools across Arkansas, marking a significant investment in the opening, replication, and expansion of high‑quality public charter schools that will serve students and families statewide.