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At the Office of Innovation for Education we collaborate with educators across Arkansas and beyond to ensure a measurable impact for all learners.

What We Do

Professional Learning

We partner with schools, districts, and communities to design, launch, and improve coaching, facilitation, and school services.

School Support

We support building capacity at every level of the system, from individual reflection to team and organizational transformation.

Formative Assessment

We focus on building the individual and collective capacity of educators and students to use formative assessment practices to drive agency.

Data and Analysis

We support school systems with robust data analytics. We build measurement models that illuminate learning and continuous improvement.

Our Impact

OIE's mission as a colorful sticker that says "I color outside the lines"

The Office of Innovation for Education at the University of Arkansas is funded by the Arkansas Department of Education. Our mission is to have a measurable impact on learners and learning communities by giving schools the tools to color outside the lines. In 2024-2025 we impacted:

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443

SCHOOLS

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14,626

EDUCATORS

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233,782

STUDENTS

OIE News

  • TEDx Capitol View Speakers 2026
    Every TEDx talk begins with an idea—but it’s the people behind those ideas that make them unforgettable. At TEDxCapitolView, four speakers will take the stage to share stories, perspectives, and insights shaped by…
  • Celebrating Excellence: Honoring Our 2026 Award Recipients
    We are proud to celebrate a remarkable year of achievement across our office and college community. The dedication, innovation, and service demonstrated by our colleagues continue to make a meaningful impact across Arkansas…
  • Celebrating Support for Coaching Convergence 2026
    We are excited to share that the Office of Innovation for Education (OIE) has received a We Care Together Programming Grant from the University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions. This…