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Educational Overview
Quality education has been a standard in the North Little Rock
School District since the first school door opened in 1901. Since
then, the district has grown to approximately 30 square miles with
22 schools serving over 9,000 students. Along with growth in size
and enrollment, the district has also grown in educational stature
to become recognized as a leader in learning opportunities and student
performance. To ensure individual student growth, school curriculum
is broad in scope while emphasizing basic skills. All schools have
earned accreditation status by the North Central Association. All
schools meet and surpass Arkansas Education Standards.
 With
less than 10,000 students and more than 700 teachers, the North
Little Rock School District is the smallest public school district
in the metropolitan area, compared to the larger school systems
in Little Rock and surrounding Pulaski County. Being smaller allows
the North Little Rock School District to be more personal in its
relationships with students, parents, patrons, and staff members.
Superior teachers, strong support staff, and dedicated community
leaders are all valuable assets in North Little Rock schools. The
professional staff reflects the high standards of the people who
live in the community and place education as a top priority for
children. The community is involved in making the district the best
it can be. Including the City of North Little Rock, more than 150
businesses participate in the Partners in Education, Vital Link,
Arkansas Scholars and Junior Achievement programs, which encourage
students to make the connection between what they learn in school
and the real world. Business leaders know their involvement will
make a difference in preparing a ready work force and future leaders
in our community.
With an average annual salary exceeding $37,000, North Little Rock
teacher salaries rank in the top three percent in the state. Nearly
half of the staff members hold advanced certification and degrees.
All principals, supervisors and teachers receive yearly training
in improving instructional techniques and classroom management.
Extensive staff development opportunities are also offered. State
and Federal financial grants, recognition grants and honors awarded
to teachers reflect the dedicated spirit of all professional staff
members. In the past ten years, four North Little Rock teachers
have been named Arkansas Teacher of the Year, and two have been
runners-up.
Visit the North Little Rock School District website at: www.nlrsd.k12.ar.us
for more information on a particular school, program, or topic in
the district. You may also contact Shara Brazear, Communication
Specialist at 771-8013 or by e-mail at: sbrazear@nlrsd.k12.ar.us
for more information.
North Little Rock School District
Administrative Offices - 27th & Poplar Streets
Phone: (501) 771-8000 Fax: (501) 771-8069
www.nlrsd.k12.ar.us
Superintendent: Ken Kirspel
Public Information: Shara Brazear
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