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School board members help make many of the most important local decisions for Arkansas’ public schools. No elected officials are closer to the people they represent. Since 2008, Report Card has proudly been the only publication targeted at these public servants. Report Card is published once per quarter in March, June, September, and December.

Latest Issue: March 2026

Featuring:
No Low Expectations – Education Secretary Jacob Oliva calls for higher standards, faster learning, and bold change to improve student outcomes across Arkansas.

Response-ability Matters – Keynote speaker Kent Julian shares a simple formula for success: Events + Response = Outcome, reminding leaders they shape results.

Teachers + Data Drive Success – Leaders from Van Buren and Poyen highlight how strong support systems and data-informed decisions lead to student achievement.

When Disaster Strikes – After a devastating tornado, Rogers School District became a community hub, providing shelter, meals, and hope when it mattered most.

Leadership That Listens – From public comment to legislative relationships, school leaders are reminded that communication and trust are key to effective governance.