Featuring:
Jordan an Educator, Advocate – Remembering longtime Arkansas educator and former ASBA Advocacy Director Dan Jordan, whose 37-year career was marked by a commitment to students, relationships, and public education.

Students Take the Stage – Southern Region Leadership Conference attendees heard from six Arkansas students who shared what they value about their schools, where they see room for improvement, and why school leaders need to listen to student voices.

Most Board Votes Are Unanimous – A UCA study of more than 27,000 Arkansas school board votes explores how often boards disagree, what issues most often divide them, and how healthy disagreement can strengthen governance.

School Boards Will Save Rural Regions – Rex Nelson traced the shared history and challenges of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi while making the case that strong public schools are essential to the future of rural communities.

Executive Session with Jason Jones – Get to know Yellville-Summit board member and ASBA Region 2 Director Jason Jones in Report Card’s recurring Q&A feature.

Five Are Teacher of the Year Semifinalists – Meet the five educators selected as 2027 Arkansas Teacher of the Year state semifinalists and the other finalists recognized among the state’s outstanding teachers.