About the Foundation

We are a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to improving our local public schools.

 

We work with, but are independent of, the Little Rock School District.

 

In communities across the country, local education foundations have been working to enhance and to improve educational opportunities for all children. Real and measurable improvements have been experienced in the local school districts of cities such as Chattanooga, Seattle, Lincoln, Charlotte, and Oklahoma City. The connections that public education foundations encourage between businesses, students, and families in their communities are creating excitement and opportunities for everyone.

 

The Public Education Foundation of Little Rock was established in May 2002 at the invitation of the Little Rock Public School District. Our board is composed of the community's business, civic, and educational leaders.

 

Our mission is to enrich and improve student achievement in public schools.


We Believe:

  • There is a vital connection between teaching excellence and student performance.
  • All children can achieve at high levels and should be held to high standards.
  • The economic viability of our community rests upon the quality of our schools.
  • We believe Little Rock Public Schools can provide a skilled and prepared workforce for our community.