Education

Rogers Public Schools received a donated fire truck for its diesel program, giving students hands-on training. Educators discuss career and technical education growth, industry partnerships, and real-world skill-building for students.

School is back in session next week, and for some Rogers students, there is a substantial new addition: a donated fire truck. Plus, another entry in the Adventure Arkansas Series tackles the state's largest trail. Also, a look back at a Lego competition.

In 2014, Ozarks at Large visited Camp Invention, where kids built futuristic vehicles under the guidance of the co-inventor of the plasma screen. Take a trip to the Ozarks at Large Archives with former reporter Sara Burningham.

Central Arkansas students with disabilities have a brand-new school available to them. Easterseals Arkansas celebrated the opening of its new academy campus in west Little Rock on Monday.

For the first time, more college students will take online courses over completely in-person classes.

This week, the first cohort of students at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine is getting familiar with their new academic home. Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams visited the new facility and spoke with designers to learn more about the recently opened campus.

A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court decision to block Arkansas’ ban on teaching so-called critical race theory. The two rulings boil down to opposite interpretations of the First Amendment. Little Rock Public Radio’s Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora discuss the rulings.

The first cohort of students at the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine begins their educational journey. On today's show, we take a tour of the new facilities. Plus, a roast and toast of then-governor Frank White. Plus, an interview with Squirrel Flower from a recent KUAF Live Session.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College opened applications for a new 12-month Licensed Practical Nurse program with classes starting in January, accepting up to 16 students.

There are many ways you might come across Al “Papa Rap” Lopez. He’s been in northwest Arkansas for more than 30 years. He has been an educator, musician, emcee, performer and a generally involved citizen. Papa Rap came back to our studio this week for a conversation.