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Research Shows Teacher Recruitment, Retention Spur Many Arkansas School Calendar Shifts

By Timothy Dennis,

Jacqueline Froelich, Paul Gatling, Kyle Kellams, Anna Pope, Lia Uribe

Published March 30, 2023 at 1:35 PM CDT

On today's show, examining the reasons behind Arkansas school districts switching school calendars. Also, Sylvia Poggioli, an NPR European correspondent, talks about her life and career. Plus, local music, the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, news from the state legislature and the latest episode of "Sound Perimeter."

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Timothy Dennis

Timothy Dennis is KUAF's strategic technical planner and producer for<i> Ozarks at Large.</i>

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Anna Pope

Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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Lia Uribe

Lia Uribe is the host of Sound Perimeter.

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