A newly released report shows the number of 8-year-old Arkansas children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is significantly higher than data released two years ago by the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The new Arkansas numbers are from 2018,…
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UA Little Rock Among First in Nation to Offer Cybersecurity Teaching Program
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $750,000 grant from the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (located within the National Security Agency) and will be one of the first universities in the country to offer…
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Walton, Rockefeller Nonprofit ‘Forward Arkansas’ Launches Teacher Prep Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffForward Arkansas is launching a grant program focused on building a collaborative of Arkansas Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) that will develop transformative plans to more effectively recruit, train and retain qualified, diverse classroom teachers across the state. Forward Arkansas was…
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Arkansas Department of Education Grants UALR $175K for Online K-12 Teaching Academy
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $175,000 grant from the Arkansas Department of Education that will provide funding for a new online teacher academy for K-12 teachers in Arkansas. The 2021-2022 Online Teacher Academy Endorsement program…
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Arkansas PBS Partnering with State to Enhance Learning for COVID-challenged Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas PBS and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to create “Rise and Shine,” an extensive educational program designed to boost summer learning and help K-5 students challenged due to the pandemic retain academic learning targets. The six-week program…
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New Computer Science Curriculum to be Developed in Forge Institute, ADE Partnership
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffForge Institute will be developing computer science curriculum for high schools as part of a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Through this partnership with the ADE Office of Computer Science, Forge Institute will create new computer networking…
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Eligible High Schoolers Encouraged to Get COVID Vaccine
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleState officials are now encouraging high schoolers age 16 and older to get COVID-19 vaccinations. Gov. Asa Hutchinson urged eligible teenagers to get vaccinated, stating that vaccines were available if schools wanted to make them available. “It is important for…
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ADE, Entergy Arkansas Partner on Career and Technical Education Course Offerings
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleIn an effort to provide increased career and technical education opportunities, Entergy Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered on a new grant initiative to make Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses available to high school students and…
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Arkansas Reducing Quarantine Requirements, State Hits Record COVID Totals on Thursday
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Dec. 3 that the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be reducing quarantine requirements amid record coronavirus totals across the state. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new quarantine guidance for people who have…
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Arkansas Department of Education Seeks Waiver for New Teacher License Fees
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleSince the beginning of the current school year, Arkansas students and teachers have been back in school, using different formats of learning depending on COVID-19 conditions. Public officials, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson, have advocated for continued in-person instruction, but virtual…