Study Circles Discussion Topics

The Arkansas Study Circles Project (ASCP) can help your community have dialogue on a variety of different topics, including:

Student Achievement - Across Arkansas, people want the best for all children and are concerned about how children are doing in school. We want schools to offer an education that offers children choices and opportunities as they grow into adulthood. This discussion is designed to help schools, families and communities explore the meaning of a good education and develop action steps to create schools and communities where all students can succeed. Click here to access the Student Achievement brochure.

Family Involvement – Research shows that partnerships between schools and families can make all the difference in a child’s educational success. When educators and families support each other at home and at school, children from all backgrounds will achieve more, and schools will perform better. This discussion is designed to help schools, community members and families explore the meaning of family involvement and develop action steps to build stronger partnerships. Click here to access the Family Involvement brochure.

Early Care and Education – Our children are our future. For those of us who have young children, their welfare is an issue of obvious importance. However, the readiness of children – more specifically, their ability to be successful when they enter kindergarten – is an issue that affects all of us. This discussion is designed to help communities better understand early learning and develop action steps to help all children have an opportunity to enter school eager to learn and ready to succeed. Click here to access the Early Care and Education brochure.

Diversity in Schools – In many situations in life, we divide ourselves along the lines of familiarity. It is natural to hang out with people who share our backgrounds, experiences or interests. These kinds of divisions can make it hard to understand each other and can lead to challenges and difficulties in our schools and communities. This discussion will show students ways to work with other students and with teachers to break down barriers and to make school a place that welcomes everyone.

Diane Vibhakar, the ASCP Coordinator, can work with a community and/or school district to adapt a discussion guide to meet their needs.

Additional resources:

Study circle beliefs, vision and mission
Study circle benefits