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A proposal by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ administration would cut funding for fourteen of the state’s fifteen education service cooperatives by more than $4 million for the 2025 fiscal year.
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On today's show, The Arkansas Department of Education has proposed to cut funding for education coops by more than $4 million for the 2025 fiscal year. But why? Also, a business success story based on intuition. Plus, keeping balance with nutrition, exercise and health.
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The first letter of the new Arkansas LEARNS Act stands for "literacy." We hear from an education policy expert on how these new policies focused on literacy will work and why the state scores so low when it comes to reading.
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On today's visit to The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Oral and Visual History, host Randy Dixon takes us through the career and legacy of Father George Tribou, the former principal of Little Rock Catholic High School for Boys.
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On today's show, we hear from the president and faculty advisor of the University of Arkansas chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Also, our Pryor Center archives recall a legendary Arkansas educator. Plus, a rundown of what’s on the community calendar this week with Jasper Logan.
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Gregg Behr is the founder of Remake Learning Network based in Pittsburgh and co-author of the book “When you Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curios, Caring Kids.” Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams met with Behr at the Scott Family Amazeum to ask him about his work, his book and Mr. Rogers.
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Many graduating Fort Smith students are meeting with prospective employers today during “Draft Day” at the Peak Innovation Center. The day is designed to deliberately match students with participating companies.
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On today's show, a new statewide app has been created to connect people with resources for opioid overdose, addiction, treatment and recovery. We also discuss the power and politics that can be involved in fashion and the intersection of song lyrics and classic literature.
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The Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas is again accepting applications for a series of $1,500 scholarships. Rebecca Soto, the development officer for HWOA, visited with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams and said the scholarships are available for a wide range of applicants.
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On today's show, "Cambodian Rock Band" presents a story of music, trauma, comedy and family, with the Khmer Rouge as a backdrop. Also, decades of academic scholarships for Latino students in Arkansas. Plus, talking business and politics with Michael Tilley, looking forward to the weekend with Becca Martin Brown, and discussing "Dune: Part Two" with Courtney Lanning.