Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed two bills into law today following their passage at the recent special session of the Arkansas State Legislature. The first bill continued his policy of lowering taxes, while the second created a new School Safety Grant…
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Higher Education Coordinating Board Approves A-State Program Changes
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAt its most recent quarterly meeting on July 29, the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved proposed changes in the degree and certificate programs offered by Arkansas State University. The changes involve a variety of program revisions, deletions, and name…
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Arkansas Announces Four Educators as Teacher of the Year Finalists
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJust one month after Jessica Saum began her tenure as 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, four finalists for the 2023 award were announced on Aug. 4 at a special ceremony held at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock. Finalists…
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New Study Finds AR Gifted-Student Screening Often Misses Low-Income Students
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffA new study from researchers in the Department of Education Reform found that high-achieving students from low income backgrounds are only half as likely to be placed in a program for gifted students as their more affluent peers. Note that…
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UAMS Pathways Partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Central Arkansas
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffUAMS Pathways Academy announced a new partnership Tuesday July 26, with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas (BBBSCA) in a mentorship initiative for its Academy students. UAMS Pathways is a state-wide education and community engagement program meant to give…
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AMP University: Dry Counties and Blue Laws, Part Two
Last week, we discussed the history of dry counties and blue laws in Arkansas, dating all the way back to its earliest days as a state. Though Prohibition ended nearly a century ago, Arkansas remains the driest state in the…
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Junior Achievement Announces Dates for Annual Virtual Pitch Competition
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffJunior Achievement of Arkansas, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping young people get the training and tools they need for economic success, has announced the date of its annual JA Virtual Pitch Competition. The competition will take place on Aug.…
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NWACC, Kellogg Partner on College’s Certified Retail Analyst Program
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffNorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) and Kellogg Company have partnered to enhance the college’s Certified Retail Analyst (CRA) program by providing access to Nielsen syndicated data. The collaboration will offer students comprehensive and timely information on market shares, competitive sales…
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The New College Try: Higher Education Facing Steep Challenges, Beyond Lingering COVID Issues
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaThe New College Try: Higher Education Facing Steep Challenges, Beyond Lingering COVID Issues When COVID reared its ugly head in the spring of 2020, all of education — from kindergarten through grad school — was thrust into disarray. For…
HyFlex: The Future of Work, Therefore the Future of Education Flexible and remote schedules that afford employees the opportunity to work from home all or part of the week aren’t going anywhere, even as the pandemic ebbs. To create…