Latest Stories
May 28, 2026
How collaboration, classroom materials and professional learning can reduce burnout, strengthen teaching and create more moments of success in the classroom
May 6, 2026
The foundation's Home Region strategy reflects our commitment to strengthening communities so more people can learn, earn and thrive close to home.
April 14, 2026
Across Arkansas, employers are grappling with today’s workforce shortages. The most pressing question: Where will our next generation of skilled workers come from, and will they be ready?
March 31, 2026
The Community Compass offers a new way to understand how shared spaces build connection and belonging
The Ripple Effect is a storytelling series featuring women leading efforts to protect water in the midst of climate change.
February 19, 2026
Investments in wildfire resilience are essential for water safety and security
February 17, 2026
The decisions we make about the Colorado River now will shape life in the West for generations to come
The Arkansas-Mississippi Delta is a region ripe with talent. We’re proud to share the stories of residents changing their communities for the better.
January 23, 2026
Two states are leading the effort to offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to teachers
December 16, 2025
With water supplies shrinking in the West, ranchers and scientists test forage crops for a hotter drier future