The Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has released the first of its kind report that analyzes the graduation rates of high schools across Arkansas.
Ozarks At Large
In our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from The City Wire we discuss a $14 million contribution to a planned medical college.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
A Wrecking Ball this month celebrates new beginnings in downtown Springdale.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education, was the commencement speaker for the UA's College of Education and Health Professions.
Twenty projects, spread across the country, are researching strawberry production. The lead researches gathered yesterday in Fayetteville.This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Monday, June 9, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn the differences between various types of Arkansas charter schools. Plus, a UA researcher receives a grant to study the genetic composition of diatoms.
We begin a series that offers an overview of the new theatre season by focusing on upcoming children's theatre performances in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. More information is available at:
ArtsLiveTheatre.com
ArtsCenteroftheOzarks.org
UAFS.edu/academy
"Singin' in the Rain" by Gene Kelly
NWA TechFest will take place Friday at the UA Global Campus building. The event is free, but a donation of $2 or two canned food items is suggested. More information is available here.
Since it first opened more than thirty years ago, a regional landfill, operated by Waste Management in south Tontitown contained a highly valued resource. But now operators are recovering it. We travel to Eco-Vista, as it’s now called, to take a look.
First published 80 years ago, "I’ll Fly Away" by Albert Brumley, is one of the most recorded songs ever. A new foundation inspired by the song and its author will keep the song’s spirit alive for future generations:
For more information, visit the foundation's website here.
Roby Brock from our partner talkbusiness.net recently talked with Jay Barth, political science professor at Hendrix College, about the method Arkansans often use to place initiatives on the ballot
