This research from The New Teacher Project examines how Arkansas has responded to the teacher shortage challenges identified in the report, Missing Out: Arkansas’ Teacher Shortage and How to Fix It. Revisiting three recommendations, expanding supportive licensure pathways for paraprofessionals and classroom aides, increasing teacher salaries, and improving communication about preparation pathways and financial incentives, the report finds that Arkansas has made substantial progress in each area. It highlights initiatives such as the nation's highest cost-of-living-adjusted minimum teacher salary, up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for full-time public school teachers, and one of the country's first federally registered teacher apprenticeship programs. The report concludes that Arkansas's combination of competitive compensation, streamlined yet rigorous licensure pathways, and targeted recruitment strategies has positioned the state as a national leader in teacher recruitment and retention while offering a promising model for policymakers seeking to strengthen the educator workforce.