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How education co-ops help public schools, "Balance"

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Randy Wilburn

Published March 26, 2024 at 4:37 PM CDT

On today's show, The Arkansas Department of Education has proposed to cut funding for education coops by more than $4 million for the 2025 fiscal year. But why? Also, a business success story based on intuition. Plus, keeping balance with nutrition, exercise and health.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

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

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Randy Wilburn

Randy Wilburn is the host of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

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