Education

At a panel discussion in Fayetteville last week, two Arkansas democrats answered questions about the state's sweeping, new education reform bill.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute - a part of the University of Arkansas here in Fayetteville since 2007 - will begin its Fall Classes soon.

Today on The Outline, KUAF's broadcast area is under an excessive heat warning today. Also, Arkansas law enforcement officers receive 15,000 Naloxone kits and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he can participate in the first GOP primary debate this week.

On today's show, updates on enplanements at Fort Smith Regional Airport and a possible stadium coming to downtown.

Today on The Outline: Arkansas schools will continue to offer Advanced Placement African American History despite the Arkansas Department of Education's decision to suspend recognition. Plus, Razorback soccer begins with a victory.

On today's show, a new Arkansas law removing the work permit requirement for 14- and 15-year-olds took effect earlier this month. Also, Arkansas Department of Education officials decided it would no longer recognize Advanced Placement African American History for course credit in the state. Plus, lessons from the Militant Grammarian and a new episode of I Am Northwest Arkansas.

Today on The Outline: The Arkansas Department of Education decided to no longer recognize AP African American History for course credit Friday. Also, Asa Hutchinson doubles down on Trump criticisms. Plus, The NWA Naturals continue to move toward the playoffs.

Chris and Lindsey sit down with a man well-known in Fayetteville, as an educator, leader, friend, mentor, and advocate, Dr. John Colbert. Dr. Colbert recently retired as the twelfth superintendent of Fayetteville Public Schools. In his ground-breaking 46 year career, 43 years with Fayetteville Public Schools, he has served as the district’s first African-American special education teacher, the first African-American principal, and the first African-American superintendent. He is also the first FPS staff member to rise through the ranks from teacher to principal to assistant superintendent to superintendent.

This weekend marks the arrival of new students at the University of Arkansas. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore took a trip to campus to hear more.