The Office of Innovation for Education to Host Annual Education Innovation Rally
Join The Office of Innovation for Education and other innovators as we "Collaborate to Innovate." Innovation thrives when diverse perspectives and ideas about education converge.
At the 2024 Innovation Rally, individuals, teams and organizations will step beyond conventional boundaries and approaches and embrace a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Leave with diverse ideas, tools for collaborative problem-solving and lasting connections to help you color outside the lines. The rally will be held June 3-5, 2024, in Jonesboro.
Contacts
Jennifer Williams, office manager
The Office of Innovation for Education
479-575-4499,
oie@uark.edu
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