Events

National School Choice Week 2026

Jan. 25-31, 2026

Student Rally

This event has been canceled due to winter weather creating unsafe road conditions.

Jan. 28, 2026

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Robinson Center, Little Rock

Schools of all kinds are invited to join us for a celebration of the many types of education in Arkansas and the students who thrive in those different learning environments! School leaders are invited to bring their students to enjoy an entertaining program – and are further invited to propose their own students to be on stage! We’re looking for student speakers, color guard, someone to sing the national anthem, other vocal or choral performances, cheer, dance, marching band and other suggested entertainments to keep the tempo up.

Fill out the form below to register attendance of a student group. You will find space to suggest student performers on the registration form.

Logo for National School Choice Week in Arkansas, January 25–31, 2026, featuring a red silhouette of Arkansas inside a yellow circle with a graduation cap, and bold black and red text on a white background.

Shrinky Dinks

This event has been canceled due to winter weather creating unsafe road conditions.

January 26, 2026

4 p.m.

Monticello Branch Public Library

Find information about school choice options and programs available in Arkansas. Students will have the opportunity to decorate and personalize a provided FREE key chain or ornament to take home! Refreshments provided.

Design and Shine Notebook Decoration

February 26, 2026

6:30 p.m.

Blytheville Public Library

Come find information about different school options! Students each receive a FREE notebook and materials to personalize and take it home with them!

Wildlife Discovery Day

February 26, 2026

1 p.m.

Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center, Jonesboro

Find information about school options and bring students to enjoy live animal programs, crafting, nature videos and all the Nature Center has to offer!

Registration closed due to capacity

Put Paint to Paper

March 21, 2026

10 a.m.

Pine Bluff Public Library

Families can explore educational options while students can get inspired to make their own artwork — all supplies provided! A professional artist will be on hand for guidance and questions. FREE event!

Past Events

2025 Student Focused Teacher Led Conference

An annual professional learning conference for Arkansas educators hosted by The Reform Alliance and open to all educators in all roles from any type of school or learning provider. Stay tuned to this page for information about the next conference!

SFTL 2025

National School Choice Week

Annual celebrations of the broad range of educational options in Arkansas, including rallies, information fairs and localized community events to help families discover and access all those options.

NSCW 2025

NSCW 2024