School of Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduate Brittany Rose has written a successful $16,270 grant on behalf of World Services for the Blind (WSB) to fund a life-changing program for blind and visually impaired students. The grant, awarded by The Schmieding Foundation, will fund a year of the Techniques of Daily Living Program at the … UA Little Rock Graduate Student Secures $16K Grant to Support Independent Living Skills for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

Three UA Little Rock students will gain invaluable experience as they serve year-long teacher residencies with Little Rock School District this school year. The aspiring educators were celebrated during a May 9 Match Day event at J.A. Fair K-8 Preparatory Academy, where they learned who their mentor teachers would be for the 2025–26 school year … Three UA Little Rock Students Matched with Mentor Teachers in Little Rock School District

Dr. Ann Robinson, distinguished professor of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has received the Outstanding Rural Scholar in Gifted Education Award from the University of Denver. The Rural Education Researcher Award honors a researcher whose work has made a significant contribution to understanding and improving education in rural or remote communities. … Robinson Honored as Outstanding Rural Scholar in Gifted Education

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Education welcomed the 2025-26 cohort of the Trojan Teacher Residency Program with an inspiring panel at the Bailey Alumni Center. The Trojan Teachers Residency Program provides year-long, paid residencies for teacher candidates who are paired with experienced mentor teachers in local schools in central Arkansas. Supported … Trojan Teacher Residency Panel Kicks Off Third Year with Advice and Encouragement for New Residents, Mentors

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a monumental $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the Trinity Foundation Early Childhood Education Endowed Professorship Fund, enabling the university to expand its capacity to prepare skilled educators, lead innovative research, and support … UA Little Rock Receives $4.2 Million Gift from Trinity Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Arkansas

Dr. Melville Fuller, professor emeritus of education at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, has donated $10,000 to the School of Education to support the Trojan Teachers Residency Program, an innovative teacher training initiative entering its third year. The Trojan Teachers Residency Program provides year-long, paid residencies for teacher candidates who are paired with … Retired UA Little Rock Professor Donates $10,000 to Support Future Educators

Four University of Arkansas at Little Rock students were honored on May 9 during a special Match Day ceremony hosted by the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, marking the next step in their journey to becoming teachers through the Trojan Teacher Residency Program. The celebratory event was held at Pinewood Elementary School. The four future … Four UA Little Rock Students Celebrate Match Day with Jacksonville North Pulaski School District

When Averee Betts walks into a classroom, everything else fades away. The single mother from Benton has faced more than her share of obstacles—balancing motherhood, chronic health issues, school, and a part-time job. But through it all, she never let go of her belief that teaching is where she’s meant to be. “There were times … UA Little Rock Graduate Finds Purpose in the Classroom

When Austin Herndon started college, teaching wasn’t part of his plan. But after gaining real-world experience in the classroom through UA Little Rock’s teacher residency program, he found his purpose. “My internship time out here at Fountain Lake Middle School with Michael Carey in eighth grade social studies solidified to me that this is what … Austin Herndon Discovers Calling to Teach Through Hands-On Experience

Bailey Ellis didn’t always know she wanted to be a teacher. In fact, after high school, she imagined herself becoming a beautician. But a feeling she couldn’t quite shake during college orientation set her on a new path—one that led to a degree in education and a lifelong career in shaping young minds. Originally from … UA Little Rock Graduate Finds Her Calling in the Classroom