by Adena White | Nov 9, 2023 | Communities, E8 Communities
During an August 2023 special election, residents of Batesville voted overwhelmingly in favor of four ballot issues that marked a turning point for the city. These issues secured a $25 million investment for the expansion and improvement of the city’s parks and...
by Adena White | Jul 26, 2023 | E8 Foundations
For the past several months, Excel by Eight has been undergoing a planning process to review and update our policy agenda to improve health and education outcomes for infants and toddlers. We kicked off our planning process in November 2022 with a daylong summit that...
by Adena White | May 31, 2023 | Communities, E8 Communities
A few years ago, residents in Sevier County set priorities that would help children in their community thrive. Strengthening resources for and improving access to healthy food became a priority as a result of a community-led research effort. A grant from No Kid...
by Adena White | May 16, 2023 | Communities, E8 Communities
For the first time, Excel by Eight hosted its semiannual Learning Community outside of Arkansas’s capital city, bringing more than 30 community leaders to Independence County in mid-October for local site visits and informative sessions. The two-day event took place...
by Adena White | May 10, 2023 | E8 Foundations
The 94th General Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature concluded a productive and eventful session in April, resulting in the passage of significant bills that will have a substantial impact on our state. Excel by Eight closely monitored the progress of several...
