Education Renewal Zone Advisory Board Meeting November 18, 2014

Today we will… Highlight and review what has happened since we last met Discuss upcoming events Offer feedback on the direction of possible future partnerships

Education Renewal Zone Funded by Arkansas Department of Education through six universities around the state P-20 initiative to coordinate resources for public schools Promotes collaboration among schools, higher education, and community resources

Decision-making model Dr. Rita Littrell Assistant Professor of Economics

Adopt-A-Classroom Decatur- 2 Gentry- 3 Elkins- 3 Lincoln- 4 Farmington- 7 Springdale- 2 Fayetteville- 3

National Manufacturing Day Toured Kennametal NWA Council presentation on jobs outlook Table discussions with industry representatives Future plans Compile list of employers willing to speak at school career fairs or teacher professional development sessions Additional tours and networking lunches?

General updates UbD Workshops Future Teacher’s Day NWA P-20 Task Force March 4 May 5, 6 Future Teacher’s Day NWA P-20 Task Force “Shift from what we’ve always done to what works best.” Committees on math, literacy, teacher education

Higher education & Common Core Desire to inform UA faculty/staff about Common Core and its implementation locally Inside Higher Ed article: The Common Core on Campus What would you share with higher education faculty/staff about Common Core? Higher education and Common Core document

Digital learning developments Show & tell meeting (10/7) and follow-up meeting on 11/12 Survey being created, will seek feedback from superintendents

Schools of Innovation Cindy Hogue Arkansas Department of Education, Director of Educational Options

Thank you for coming!