Education

The annual symposium hosted by the Black History Commission of Arkansas and the Arkansas State Archives is tomorrow at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center in Little Rock. Shaping the Future of Education: Black Education Then & Now will include a presentation from Matthew Caston, educator and historian about Southland College.

An Ozark Junior High history and civics teacher is one of 51 educators nationwide to receive a Teaching America 250 Award. Cherese Smith explains how her winning project connects art, civics and Arkansas history.

A preview of the Feb. 7 symposium from the Black History Commission of Arkansas in Little Rock, as historian Ralph Wilcox explains the origins, reach and fragile legacy of Rosenwald schools across the South.

Arkansas public schools lost more than 9,000 students, nearly 2% of enrollment, last school year—the steepest drop in about 20 years—as universal vouchers from the LEARNS Act take effect.

Sarah McKenzie reflects on 23 years of evolving data use in Arkansas education, rising teacher turnover, chronic absenteeism and renewed efforts in early childhood access — with mixed but hopeful signs ahead.

On today's show, A CDC advisory committee is rolling back recommendations on a safe and effective childhood vaccine, and pediatricians are concerned. Also, the impact of the EPA allowing exemptions for clean air includes some low-income communities in Arkansas, and chronic student absenteeism in Arkansas schools.

Harry Patrinos and Patrick Wolf of the University of Arkansas Department of Education Reform discuss the program’s origins, evolving research focus and next-phase goals after two decades of policy work.

On today's show, we celebrate twenty years of impact from the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas. We’ll also discuss the balance between AI technology and health advice, and highlight the upcoming second annual Funk Festival fundraiser for the Arkansas Support Network.

A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation study shows Arkansas teachers are using AI to plan lessons, save time and support students.

Farmington Public Schools is rolling out six new electric buses after a federal EPA grant, part of a broader sustainability push that’s saving money, cutting emissions and improving daily travel for students.