Why Not Us: Arkansas Education with Mike Poore

Episode notes

Mike Poore, longtime Arkansas educator and now EVP at Education Partners, joins Free Arkansas for a deep dive into the current state of K-12 education. We explore how Arkansas has made progress in national rankings, what’s working (like early literacy initiatives), and where gaps remain—from teacher recruitment to school safety. Poore offers thoughtful insights on how policy, business partnerships, and community support can help move the state forward.