According to a new report, the funding disparity between traditional school districts and charter schools has increased more than 54 percent in 8 years.
Ozarks At Large
University of Arkansas officials yesterday unveiled a new chamber in the Human Performance Laboratory will allow researchers to have a temperature and humidity-controlled atmosphere in which to study physiological effects that heat has on the human body.
President Obama was in Central Arkansas yesterday, visiting victims of the recent storms and tornadoes that ravaged the area. Meanwhile, state legislators heard testimony from state finance officials regarding fiscal forecasts for the next few years.
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
The idea of Community varies from person to person. A year long project at Fayetteville High School concludes with an open house showcasing juniors’ and seniors’ ideas of community as seen through each of their camera lenses.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is closely tracking the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act in Arkansas, in both the Marketplace and under the Private Option. Turns out along with tens of thousands of grown ups, lots of children benefit. Read the full report, “Kids’ Health Coverage in 2014.”
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas leads a roundtable discussion addressing what recent polls could mean for primary elections.Plans for substantial renovations to Parsons Stadium in Springdale take a step forward, and the director of Downtown Bentonville, Inc. steps down less than a year after taking the position.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
Roby Brock from www.talkbusiness.net looks back at some key legislations of the 88th General Assembly.
Arkansas Charter School accountability and limits were considered by the Arkansas Legislature this session. Several measures passed through committee, one unanimously, indicating increasing political support for public school choice. Jacqueline Froelich reports on the outcome
Walton Arts Center's Jodi Beznoska gives a rundown of April performances and events.
Golden Living, a family of healthcare companies, will create 200 jobs in the Fort Smith region over the next two years. Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com also discusses media shield law and other issues.
"Two Highways" by Alison Krauss & Union Station
Becca discusses things to do on the last day of March.
"Basin Street Blues" by Canadian Brass
