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Arkansas AIMS

T. Kenneth James

America’s Choice
President

Ken James joined America’s Choice as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in 2009 and was appointed President in 2010. He is a former Arkansas Commissioner of Education and also served as President of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

A 36-year veteran of the world of public education, James helped propel Arkansas to the forefront of the education reform movement; he is credited for the state’s aggressive, successful efforts to improve student achievement. Recently, he has been a key voice in the movement for common core standards, testifying before Congress on the potential of common academic standards to prepare students for college and careers in the 21st century.

Before becoming commissioner in Arkansas, James served as superintendent in Lexington, Kentucky, and in Little Rock, Van Buren, and Batesville, Arkansas.

Updated 11.18.2010