The ACHI reported on Wednesday that the number of Arkansas public school districts with COVID-19 infection rates of 50 or more new known infections per 10,000 district residents over a 14-day period has seen a nearly five-fold increase, going from…
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A safe return to school for all is the ultimate goal with school district facility upgrades through a new federally funded program, Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief (ESSER). Meeting the needs of the schools to support students, educators, prevent…
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In Arkansas, 102 School Districts Have 50 or More COVID Infections Per 10,000 Residents
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMore than 100 Arkansas school districts have had 50 or more new COVID-19 infections per 10,000 district residents, according to the latest report from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI). The health organization announced that 102 school districts had…
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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Businesses and Schools During COVID-19
by Emily Beirneby Emily BeirneDrew McCurry, head of commercial projects and commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) consultant at Middleton Heat and Air, spoke with Arkansas Money & Politics about his experience in assisting businesses and schools with IAQ. McCurry has worked with Middleton for…
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In New ACHI Report, 35 School Districts Qualify as COVID-19 ‘Red Zones’
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleAcross Arkansas, the number of school districts in the COVID-19 “red zone” has decreased in the past week but remains substantially higher than last month’s total. According to a new report from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI), in…
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School District ‘Red Zones’ Number Climbs to 42
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe number of Arkansas school districts with 50 or more COVID-19 cases has shot up by 16 compared to last week. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement reports that 42 school districts are now “red zones,” or have 50 or…
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In Past Week, Arkansas School Districts in ‘Red Zone’ Doubles
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMore than two dozen school districts have reported 50 or more new COVID-19 cases over a 14-day period. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (ACHI) released a report, stating that 26 Arkansas school districts reported 50 or more new infections…
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House Report: Consulting Firm Takes In-Depth Look at K-12 Education, Funding
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFor every dollar of general revenue coming into the state, 41 percent is spent on K-12 public schools. Approximately, half of all school district revenues come from the state. Our current process of determining the amount of state funding for…
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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…
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Verizon Agrees to Sell Wi-Fi Access Points to State at Reduced Cost
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleVerizon has become the third company to participate in a recently announced initiative to provide increased internet access to Arkansas students for online learning. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Wednesday, July 29 that Verizon would be joining AT&T and T-Mobile…