How community connections can enhance learning — for students and teachers alike

Teachers awarded bonuses for impact on learning, schools, and community

TEXARKANA, Ar. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) proudly announced that 22 educators have been selected as recipients of the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program, going home a little richer. The Arkansas LEARNS Act has established the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program, which recognizes outstanding educators across the state. In total, over 4,200 teachers have received merit bonuses, 22 coming right from Texark…

How community connections can enhance learning — for students and teachers alike

Community partners can help make lessons relevant with real-world context and enhance teachers’ knowledge in subjects they may be less versed in.