Empowering Futures: How the GROW Program Aims to Transform Education
Learn how Dan Andrews' GROW program seeds college savings plans for elementary students and aims for community-wide educational prosperity.
A Novel Initiative for Educational Success
Dan Andrews, the visionary CEO and managing partner of Tempus Realty Partners, has launched the GROW (Generational Resources and Opportunities for Well-Being) program, aiming to pioneer new opportunities for financial empowerment through seeding college savings for young learners. The initiative started at Murrell Taylor Elementary School in Jacksonville, Arkansas, with hopes to set a precedent for similar programs nationwide.
Seed Funding and Educational Incentives
The GROW program is remarkable not only for its financial commitments but also for the comprehensive support it offers. For the 2025-2026 school year, each student from kindergarten to fifth grade will receive a seed investment of $600, extending to educators as well, including their principal and assistant principal. This investment lays the groundwork for future academic success.
Incentives abound in the form of an additional $300 annually for students and educators who fulfil GROW’s attendance, engagement, and financial literacy goals. This ensures that the program not only plants the seeds of hope but nurtures them into fruition.
Building a Community of Financial Literacy
What makes GROW truly transformative is its holistic approach. The collaboration with Economics Arkansas to develop a robust financial-management curriculum further cements its commitment to long-term educational success. At the helm will be a GROW Ambassador, fostering connections between the school, families, and program partners, nurturing a community of financially literate individuals.
Teachers are integral to this vision, with full access to GROW’s resources. “We wanted to create an entire community that is thinking about the future together,” Andrews emphasized.
Scaling for the Future
Tempus Realty Partners have designed the GROW program with scalability in mind, hoping that other institutions will see its benefits and replicate this model. According to Talk Business & Politics, Andrews has engaged with the Clinton School to undertake a long-term evaluation study to measure GROW’s impact.
“Our design ensures this isn’t just a standout initiative for one school but a replicable model that can foster similar success stories nationally,” Andrews shared.
In summary, Dan Andrews and Tempus Realty Partners aren’t just funding education; they are funding futures. With the promise of expanding beyond Arkansas, the GROW program is an inspiring beacon of educational possibility.
