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August 21, 2025
After an incredible journey with the Walton Family Foundation, I have made the decision to step down as executive director at the end of 2025. Serving in this role has been a great honor, and I did not arrive at this decision lightly.
August 11, 2025
How AI Helps Teachers Build Capacity and Reinvest in Students
July 23, 2025
A small business accelerator is helping former servicemembers unlock new opportunities
July 22, 2025
How one Northwest Arkansas community is building a more welcoming, sustainable future — and what others can learn from its example
In the Quad Cities, C-RAC is bringing local community advocates together for lasting solutions
June 10, 2025
In Alabama, a high school program helps students gain technical skills, industry certifications, real career opportunities
May 21, 2025
Meet the young entrepreneurs of Bentonville Schools' Ignite Startup Lab
Dr. Tolani Britton and Dr. Travis J. Bristol share how their work bridges classrooms and policy to help students succeed from high school to higher education
May 12, 2025
Through the adoption of monitoring technology, Chilean sardine and anchoveta fishermen are finding success and longevity in a changing climate
May 5, 2025
Collaboration and growth opportunities keep great teachers in classrooms