A top producer of K-12 teachers and administrators in Arkansas, Arkansas State University-Jonesboro (A-State) provides state-of-the-art innovation and educational excellence. Founded in 1909 as an agricultural school, A-State understands the need for ongoing educational growth and strives to meet the needs of tomorrow’'s students today. The university provides nationally recognized and accredited educational degrees in curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, special education and educational theory and practice degrees.