At APSRC, we are excited to share the announcement of the 2024 OEP Growth Awards, recognizing Arkansas schools for their outstanding academic growth. These awards, presented by the Office of Educational Policy (OEP), spotlight schools focused on student academic progress, which is less influenced by demographics and more indicative of the impact schools have on their students' learning. This year’s awardees from elementary, middle, and high school levels are setting the bar high for academic excellence across the state.

At APSRC, we celebrate the incredible progress made by high-poverty schools in Arkansas through the Beating the Odds awards. These schools are recognized for their impressive academic growth in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA), despite the challenges of serving students with higher academic risk factors. This year’s awardees from elementary, middle, and high school levels highlight the outstanding efforts of educators ensuring that financial challenges don’t hinder students’ learning opportunities.