During a weekly news briefing on Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson discussed an upcoming legislative special session and the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus. The Governor announced that the special session will begin Dec. 7 and will include a discussion…
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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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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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Jacksonville, Earle Schools Moving to Virtual Instruction Due to Staffing Quarantines
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleTwo more Arkansas schools are shifting course as a result of COVID-19 complications. Arkansas Department of Education Johnny Key told reporters on Thursday, Sept. 3 that two school districts would be modifying educational formats for one school in each of…
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Through USDA Waiver, Arkansas Schools Eligible for Free Meals
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas schools will be able to receive free lunches through the remainder of 2020, according to state education officials. Education Department Secretary Johnn Key announce that his department had applied and been approved for a free lunch waiver from the…
Two Arkansas school districts have modified their learning plans as a result of COVID-19 complications. The Cross County School and Searcy County School districts have pivoted their instruction formats for select grades. In both cases, the districts’ high schools will…
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Officials Report 222 Active COVID-19 Cases in Arkansas Public Schools
Gov. Asa Hutchinson provided new COVID-19 data for schools in the state of Arkansas. As of today (Aug. 27), there are 222 active cases in public school districts, 41 in higher institutions of education and zero in private schools. The…
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District Leaders Urged to Communicate with State Agencies as Schools Reopen
As schools across Arkansas prepare to reopen on Aug. 24, state officials are asking local district leaders to communicate with the Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Department of Education for guidance amid the coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced…