
The Spark Symposium for Charter Schools
On May 20, 2025, charter school leaders, educators, and supporters from across the state gathered at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock for our inaugural Spark Symposium for Charter Schools, and it was an incredible day.
This event was designed to spark ideas, connections, and growth within the charter school community, and it truly delivered. Thanks to our amazing attendees, speakers, sponsors, and staff, we are proud to say that Spark 2025 was a great success. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event a success!
You can explore the 2025 Spark Symposium website to see the full agenda, speaker lineup, session highlights, and photos from the day. Relive the moments, revisit the insights, and celebrate the connections made. Stay tuned for the 2026 Spark Symposium!
Highlights from the 2025 Spark Symposium
The 2025 Spark Symposium was a full day of inspiration, connection, and celebration within the Arkansas charter school community. We kicked off with a presentation of the Colors by Newport Army JROTC and a powerful keynote by Principal Baruti Kafele on closing the attitude gap. Attendees explored a customizable schedule of breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and visited with over 20 sponsors, including our Diamond sponsor, Renaissance, and Gold sponsor, Learning Blade. Highlights included a student performance by the Arkansas Arts Academy Dance Company, a Legislative Q&A panel, and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding schools and educators. You can explore the full agenda, speaker info, and sponsor list at www.apsrc.net/spark25.
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The Symposium for Charter Schools on May 20th, 2025, was built on the success of our past Spring Charter Conferences, with an enhanced focus on offering more opportunities for interaction, engagement, and networking.
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Event Details
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
State House Convention Center