Arkansas Recognizes Schools Demonstrating Excellence Through 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools Program

State to award $7 million to Arkansas schools showing top achievement, student growth | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

A new Arkansas schools recognition program is awarding nearly $7 million to dozens of public schools and charter schools across the state, including several in Central Arkansas, according to state education officials.

Genoa Central leads local schools on Arkansas Gem School list; Texarkana Arkansas, Fouke, Ashdown shut out

GENOA, Ark. – Three of Genoa Central School District’s four campuses earned Arkansas Gem School recognition this year, making the Miller County district the standout performer in southwest Arkansas on a statewide list that left the region’s larger districts empty-handed. The Arkansas Department of Education released its 2026 Gem School awards under Act 2107, which […]

Arkansas recognizes schools demonstrating excellence through 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools Program

LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has announced the 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools, a Rewards and Recognition program highlighting 167 public schools and public charter schools across the state for exceptional academic achievement, student growth, and sustained improvement. Nearly $7 million will be awarded to qualifying schools for exceptional academic achievement and […]