Public Schools

Families at McNair Middle and Vandergriff Elementary raised concerns this week about a new 150-foot cell tower built on shared school property. District officials and the tower company say the project meets all safety standards, but parents plan to keep pushing for more oversight.

On today's show, we hear that the Fayetteville Public Library is hosting a photo exhibit and film screening commemorating the Vietnam War. We also learn that some Fayetteville parents are concerned about a cell tower on school grounds. Plus, exploring the science behind stress eating.

Last week, Rogers Public Schools unveiled a new technology center that centralizes storage, repairs and deployment of classroom technology, improving support for teachers and students across the district.

On today's show, we hear that the Faulkner Performing Arts Center is screening a new Ken Burns documentary at the University of Arkansas campus. We also hear about a new technology center for Rogers Public School that opened last week. Plus, we revisit the Pryor Center Archives.

A new state report shows enrollment in Arkansas’s Education Freedom Account program nearly tripled in its second year, with parents reporting high satisfaction and most participants remaining in the program. Critics, however, question whether the taxpayer-funded vouchers benefit students who were already in private schools.

Fayetteville Public Schools received mostly A’s and B’s under Arkansas’ new accountability system. Superintendent John Mulford says the shift to measuring student growth better reflects teachers’ work and student progress.

On today's show, we hear a conversation with the superintendent for Fayetteville Public Schools about a new school accountability system. Also, we learn that Laurie Halse Anderson’s latest book is set in 1776, but sounds more like 2025. Plus, a roundup of live music in the region.

This school year, a surge of families applied for Arkansas’ Education Freedom Accounts, the school voucher program that is a part of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ LEARNS Act. Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora has more on a banner year for the controversial program.

On today's show, we hear about the Marshall Islands national soccer team's first international matches. We also get an update on LEARNS Act Educational Freedom Accounts. Plus, we hear more from a conversation between Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore and street artist Leon Keer.

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.