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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.
We value education
Our goals are
- To support and to improve student achievement
- To expand community involvement from businesses and civic organizations
- To support and improve teacher and principal quality
- To inspire parents and community to participate with the school district in enriching and improving education
- To provide leadership and guidance to the Little Rock School District
- To build awareness and raise funds in support of the Foundation mission and goals
- To create a culture of philanthropy for public education.
Board of Directors
Joe Hilliard
President
Jim Argue
Vice President of Administrative Affairs
Patty Bates Abraham
Vice President of Development
Sue Tull
Treasurer
Lynn Parker
Secretary
Jay Chessir
Melanie Fox
Linda Remele, Ed D.
Wendy See
Ruth Shepherd
Nick Thompson
Linda Watson, Ed.D.
Beverly Divers-White, Ed D.
Lisa Black
Executive Director
Friends of the Foundation
Jerry Adams
Patty Barker
Larry Berkley
Gus Blass III
Frank Cox
Bill Cravens
Cathy Crass
Eddie Drilling
Cynthia East
Jan Hundley
Walter Kimbrough, Ph.D.
Larry Lichty
Virgil Miller
Marla Johnson Norris
John Riggs
Vicki Saviers
Linda Kay Smith
Steve Strickland
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