Public Schools

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.

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.

Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food at Northwest Arkansas Community College is currently working on improving school lunches through a USDA grant. This initiative, part of the C.H.E.F. Challenge (Children’s Health through Education and Food), focuses on enhancing nutrition and supporting local agriculture.

Fayetteville and Springdale schools are offering free summer meals to anyone 18 years old and younger. Ozarks at Large's Matthew Moore talks to officials and parents.

On today's show, school districts in northwest Arkansas are offering free lunch to everyone 18 and younger. Also, expanding maternal healthcare options in Arkansas. Plus, the latest ratings on how bike-friendly cities are across the state.

Food banks and schools in Arkansas are facing a potentially difficult situation after the United States Department of Agriculture cancelled nearly $1 billion in programs.

Fayetteville Public Schools will undergo a shakeup in the coming years, including the construction of a new junior high campus. Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis has more.

On today's show, we hear more about a new campus for Fayetteville's Ramay Junior High. Also, the idea behind the new show on PBS, “City of Songs.” Plus, how fire and glass combine to make art.