Dec 25 Report Card

The December 2025 issue of Report Card, the Journal of the Arkansas School Boards Association, is now available!

Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:

  • Start Strong in Pre-K – At Lakeside Primary, 4-year-olds build academic and behavioral foundations with certified teachers in every classroom.

  • District Grades Are In – Twenty-two Arkansas school districts earned A’s in the state’s first-ever district report cards.

  • Friday Night Lights Win – A Dierks booster’s dream led to nearly 2 million votes and a $1 million football field makeover.

  • AI in the Classroom – Ed tech leader cautions: AI must serve student learning, not replace it.

  • Top Teacher Named – Stephanie Williams of Benton is the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, bringing music and joy to K–4 learners.

This quarter’s issue, as well as previous issues of Report Card, can be found on our website at https://www.arsba.org/page/report-card-magazine.

The December 2025 issue can also be downloaded at the following link: December 2025 Report Card.

Thank you for staying connected with ASBA. We hope you find this issue informative and inspiring!