Little Rock board presses foundation, district over Academies partnership, cost and fidelity Board members and foundation representatives debated District participation in the Academies of Central Arkansas (Ford NGL) partnership, questioning a foundation scorecard that rates LRSD implementation at roughly 29% and the $35-per-student fee. Superintendent Wright said the Ford NGL model does not align with some LRSD operations (notably student

The Little Rock board faces a crucial decision: should they fully commit to the troubled Academies of Central Arkansas partnership or redefine their approach amid alarming implementation gaps?

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Group photo of Ms. Regina Howard's Metro High School students in blue polo uniforms standing with guest speaker Jason Zak and EAC colleagues in a classroom. A presentation screen is visible in the background.

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LRSD Board Discusses Falconberry Lawsuit and Public Education Funding Challenges Board members debate joining Falconberry lawsuit over Arkansas voucher legislation's impact on public education.

Concerns over changing graduation requirements and new state policies are putting Arkansas students' futures at risk, igniting a heated debate in the Little Rock School District.

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Little Rock School District launches Write On Education podcast on multiple streaming platforms Little Rock School District promotes its podcast to engage parents, teachers, and community.

The Little Rock School District is launching an exciting new podcast to deepen community ties and enrich educational conversations—don’t miss the next episode!

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Little Rock School District considers innovative contractor model for student support services Directors debate innovative contracting approach for student engagement and support services.

The Little Rock School District is at a crossroads, debating whether to hire a contractor for vital student support services amid concerns over quality and innovation.

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Little Rock School Board discusses teacher support and upcoming Central High School event Board members emphasize teacher appreciation and plan for Central High School's ribbon cutting ceremony.

Little Rock School Board is prioritizing teacher appreciation and community engagement while planning a special event at Central High School!

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Little Rock Schools Advocate Calls for Citywide Input on Education Funding Cuts Advocate urges community engagement in response to significant cuts to public school funding.

Little Rock School District is calling for citywide engagement as they face a staggering $50 million cut in education funding—could your voice help shape the future of our schools?

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Public comments reveal concerns over school staffing and transparency at LRSD meeting Community members express concerns about school choice and hiring practices at LRSD meeting.

Community voices echoed at the Little Rock School District meeting, revealing urgent concerns about school staffing and advocating for greater transparency as School Choice Week kicks off.

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Carver Washington educators call for support amid leadership chaos Teachers raise concerns about support for classified staff and communication following principal's departure.

In a heartfelt plea, educators at the LRSD Board meeting emphasized the urgent need for support and recognition amid chaos following a principal's departure, highlighting the emotional toll on both staff and students.

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