The collaboration between Akron Public Schools and the chamber intends to bring classroom lessons into real-world settings.

Knox County students will soon get the chance to meet future employers during the school district’s annual career expo.

Knox County Schools’ 865 Academies hiring event allows teens the chance to get a jump start on summer jobs, seasonal employment and even careers.

The summit featured a keynote address from Donna Gilley with Ford Next Generation Learning, who discussed the academy model that will be used at the new school.

Akron Public Schools needed a new community partner to lead one of its college and career academies at Garfield Community Learning Center.

Akron Public Schools Superintendent Mary Outley gives the history of the district’s College and Career Academies model, which began in 2016.

The foundation’s mission is to enhance learning in Hopkins Public Schools. Each spring, the foundation hosts a fundraising gala to support its spark grants for classroom projects and a districtwide special project.

The Academies of Central Arkansas has officially been established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming education and workforce development across Central Arkansas. The new foundation will strengthen partnerships between schools and employers, ensuring students gain real-world experience and career-ready skills before graduation.

Dayton Public Schools is implementing a plan to change classes at every grade level to ensure students graduate better prepared for success in the local job market.

Hear from special guest Donna Gilley, Ford Next Generation Learning Community Coach, as she shares the exciting transformation of the new Christian County High School.

Christian County’s school district is undergoing a major transformation, consolidating its two high schools and career technical center into a new academy-model high school. This shift represents an opportunity for the community to get more involved in shaping education and workforce development to meet local needs.

Christian County’s school district is undergoing a major transformation, consolidating its two high schools and career technical center into a new academy-model high school. This shift represents an opportunity for the community to get more involved in shaping education and workforce development to meet local needs.

“Education does not happen in isolation,” said Taylor Hayes, president of the Christian County Chamber of Commerce. “It thrives when businesses, organizations, and neighbors step forward as partners. Education serves the entire community, not just the schools.”