In December, the APSRC Teaching and Learning team traveled across Arkansas, visiting eight schools in the Delta, Central, Northeast, and Southern regions. These visits provided hands-on support for educators, with a focus on data analysis, instructional planning, and coaching to strengthen classroom practices and boost student achievement.

A major achievement is being celebrated by KIPP Delta Public Schools, as three of its campuses have been recognized by the Office for Education Policy (OEP) at the University of Arkansas for “Beating the Odds,” an award honoring schools where students demonstrate exceptional academic growth on the ATLAS assessment.

On November 13, the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) welcomed school board members and charter leaders for Charter Board Training. The live training event provided three hours of state-required instruction for Arkansas Public School Board Members, helping them meet the annual requirement of six hours by December 31.

The Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) held its annual Fall Conference on October 21, 2025, at the Hot Springs Convention Center, drawing educators, administrators, and education stakeholders from across the state.

Educators from across Arkansas gathered this week for a two-day professional development session hosted by the Arkansas Public School Resource Center (APSRC) for Arkansas Leadership Academy (ALA), where Jeana Williams, APSRC’s Director of Teaching and Learning, led Cohort B of the Instructional Leadership Empowerment (ILE) program.

Marvell, AR.—In an astounding turnaround, Marvell-Elaine School District has emerged as one of Arkansas’s top-performing districts, earning high praise in the 2025 Outstanding Educational Performance (OEP) Awards. Once on the brink of closure due to poor academic performance, the district is now being celebrated for its exceptional student growth in English Language Arts (ELA).