Education

by Steve Brawner -

New School Assessment Shows Successes, Challenges

Five Arkansas schools have been classified as “exemplary” for 2012 under the state Department of Education’s new accountability system, while 155 are receiving special attention because of low performance overall…

by Steve Brawner -

New Report Details Delta’s Challenges

Fewer Arkansans in the state’s eastern half have college degrees than the rest of the country, and they face other challenges related to income and health, according to a report…

by The City Wire Staff -

NWACC Selects Jorgenson As Next President

Evelyn Jorgenson was selected as the next president of NorthWest Arkansas Community College by unanimous vote Monday, (Nov. 12) in executive session. Jorgenson, is President of Moberly Area Community College…

by Steve Brawner -

Seven Districts Apply To Open Charter Schools

Seven Arkansas school districts have submitted applications to open charter schools, including three that would be New Tech schools. Blytheville High School and South Pike County School District in Murfreesboro…

by Roby Brock -

Dr. Bruce McLarty To Head Harding University

Dr. Bruce McLarty, 55, vice president for spiritual life at Harding University, has been named to succeed Harding University President David B. Burks when Burks retires from the position in…

by Steve Brawner -

Little Rock Teacher Wins $25,000 Award

Zsuzsanna Diamond, 37, of Little Rock, a fourth grade teacher at Otter Creek Elementary, received the 2012 Milken Educator award and its accompanying $25,000 check Monday during a ceremony at…