
What is an ERZ?
The ERZ is a multiyear PreK-16 initiative founded by the state of Arkansas to help improve public school performance and student academic achievement. This is a collaborative effort between renewal zone partners, including the Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of ERZ, institutions of higher education (IHEs), regional education service cooperatives (ESCs), other technical assistance provider entities, schools, and participating communities.

Common Core State Standards Initiative
Arkansas has joined 43 other states to participate in the Common Core State Standards Initiative, an effort to improve college and career readiness throughout the nation…visit the full resource at CommonCoreArkansas.gov.

