Not Even A Pandemic Can Stop EAST From Accelerating: EAST onboards eight new schools for the 21-22 academic year

From the town of Greers Ferry to the community of Ouachita River with a virtual academy in between, the expansion of EAST continues to bring access and elevation to schools around the state. Each program receives industry-grade technology, significant professional development for facilitators (teachers who manage in the EAST environment) and administrators, access to over 70 specialized student technology trainings, and real-world experiences that the students use to pursue projects based on their interests and career goals.

Superintendent of schools for Ouachita River School District, Jerrall Stranser shared, “We could not be more excited to start the EAST Programat Acorn High School! Eight years ago we had the visionto start EAST and now the time is right for us to begin. Ourmission at Acorn High School is to help prepare studentsfor life. We know our new EAST Program will help us live upto our mission!”

Acorn High School

Arkansas Virtual Academy High School

Arkansas Virtual Academy Middle School

Des Arc High School

Fulbright Junior High School (Bentonville School District)

Jonesboro International Studies Magnet School

Lakeside Junior High School (Lakeside School District - Hot Springs)

West Side Elementary School (West Side School District - Greers Ferry)