Tagged: Arkansas Department Of Education

Arkansas Colleges Shrinking, and 'Cliff' Still Looms

Arkansas Colleges Shrinking, and 'Cliff' Still Looms

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A recent college attendance dip in Arkansas doesn’t reflect the “enrollment cliff” that higher education leaders have harped about for years. It’s been more of a slow roll down to the edge. read more >

Arkansas PBS, ADE Team Up on Summer Learning Program

Arkansas PBS, ADE Team Up on Summer Learning Program

Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to create “Rise and Shine,” an educational program designed to reinforce learning over the summer for K-5 students, especially those who were significantly challenged by the pandemic. read more >

Schools Go Solar: Sun Lights Path from High School to Jobs

Schools Go Solar: Sun Lights Path from High School to Jobs

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Johnson Controls of Little Rock and Greenbrier schools are on the cusp of a $13 million project to give the district Arkansas’ largest public entity-owned solar plant, new energy efficiency systems and “the cherry on top,” a high school pipeline to solar industry jobs. read more >

Evans Honored by Harvard (Movers & Shakers)

Evans Honored by Harvard (Movers & Shakers)

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Harold J. Evans, associate vice president of legal and research in the Office of the General Counsel of the University of Arkansas System, has been honored with the Harvard University Miller-Hunn Schools & Scholarship Award. read more >

Ecclesia Fallout Includes Taxpayer Lawsuit

Ecclesia Fallout Includes Taxpayer Lawsuit

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Three years after its president resigned on his way to federal prison after participating in a state grant kickback scheme, Ecclesia College continues to deal with the repercussions. read more >

With Captive Audience, Arkansas PBS Sees Viewership Boom

With Captive Audience, Arkansas PBS Sees Viewership Boom

Technology & Telecom

Arkansas PBS is reporting dramatic viewership increases on the state's educational television network and online during the coronavirus pandemic as Arkansans find the Conway-based public media hub "increasingly at the center of their lives." read more >