by - February 22, 2023 12:23 pm
During a recent Black River Technical College quarterly Board of Trustees meeting, Jason Smith, Vice President of Student Affairs, reported a 17% drop in enrollment from the fall to spring…
by - February 22, 2023 10:58 am
Bruce Sikes will retire June 30 as the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus chancellor, ending almost 10 years in the job and wrapping up 16 years with Russellville-based Arkansas Tech University….
by - February 21, 2023 7:16 pm
Haas Hall Academy is wrapping up an almost $2 million renovation of former office space to open its fifth high school campus on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Colleges…
by - February 21, 2023 7:16 am
Arkansas’ education system, along with our country, is seeking reform and in need of attention. Teachers feel undervalued, parents are weary, and many students are falling behind with reading, writing,…
by - February 20, 2023 5:07 pm
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders’ LEARNS Act was filed late Monday (Feb. 20) with enough sponsors to ensure passage. The 144-page Senate Bill 294 by Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, has 24…
by - February 20, 2023 3:15 pm
Work is set to begin on a $1.149 million renovation of the Industrial Control Systems building on the Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus after the ATU Board of Trustees approved a…
by - February 20, 2023 8:44 am
Arkansas State University’s search for a new chancellor of academic affairs and provost is now down to the final three candidates. Mark Clarke, Dr. João Sedycias and Dr. Calvin White…
by - February 19, 2023 9:06 am
Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, said if the omnibus education reforms championed by Gov. Sarah Sanders exceed her estimated $300 million price tag, lawmakers will find the money to…
by - February 16, 2023 5:40 pm
The Fort Chaffee Development Authority (FCRA) Board of Trustees approved the sale of two buildings in the Historic District at Chaffee Crossing for use as winery, cidery and coffee roasting…
by - February 16, 2023 10:33 am
Adam Stoverink, director of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, is a published author for the first time. Stoverink said the new business…
by - February 15, 2023 8:16 pm
Sen. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, presented legislation in the Senate Education Committee Wednesday (Feb. 15) to increase school funding and to raise salaries for non-teacher staff at public schools. According to…
by - February 15, 2023 6:45 pm
One of the things that makes Gov. Sarah Sanders’ education proposal so frustrating is that it is such a missed opportunity. To understand the missed opportunity you have to review…
by - February 15, 2023 1:42 pm
Arkansas State University has received a $136,000 grant for its Diversifying our Curing Community (DOCC) program from the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas. It’s the second year…
by - February 14, 2023 9:13 pm
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission Division of Rural Services has awarded grants totaling $645,493.22 to promote wildlife education and improve school conservation programs to 206 schools, school districts, and conservation…
by - February 14, 2023 6:27 pm
Rep. Julie Mayberry, R-Hensley, introduced a bill that aims to address the challenges of childcare access. During testimony to the House Revenue and Taxation Committee on Tuesday (Feb.14), Mayberry explained…
by - February 14, 2023 7:25 am
Editor’s note: This is part two of a two-part series examining public school financing and school choice impact. Read part one here. One University of Arkansas education professor says school…
by - February 13, 2023 5:37 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Feb. 13) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Board of Trustees: Gary Harpole, of Jonesboro, to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State…
by - February 13, 2023 10:17 am
Editor’s note: This is part one in a two-part series examining public school financing and school choice impact. What would be the financial effects on public school districts if Arkansas…
by - February 13, 2023 9:33 am
The Department of Public Safety Equipment Grant Program issued a $100,000 grant to the Arkansas State University Police Department (UPD) for advanced training. UPD is one of 113 police agencies…
by - February 12, 2023 9:21 am
Arkansas’ new Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva offered new details and explained that some are still pending with regards to Gov. Sarah Sanders’ omnibus education plan called LEARNS. “I think…
