A collection of historical documents and books are on loan to the University of Arkansas this semester.
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A collection of historical documents and books are on loan to the University of Arkansas this semester.
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We speak with An Na, author of A Step From Heaven, a book that was awarded the Michael L. Prince Award when it was published a decade ago. Critics and reviewers commended the book's characters for speaking like a child without being too precocious or condescending. The author will speak in Fayetteville later this month.
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Today's week in review looks back at the school-related news we've aired over the past seven days.
SFC Fluidics recently received a $1.5 million grant to further advance its development of the MD Analyzer. It's a device that aims to improve the monitoring of patients with severe brain injuries.
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Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a roundtable discussion on workforce education in the state. And, and an effort to expand the footprint of Gulley Park.
The brand new educational standard, called Common Core, is being introduced, initially, to K through 2nd grade students in state public schools this fall. We visit with teachers at Shaw Elementary in Springdale to see how the interdisciplinary, participatory curriculum works.
Christopher’s House provides transitional housing for homeless families while they are trying to get back on their feet and establish a more permanent living arrangement for themselves. The project is a partnership between the First United Methodist Church in Springdale and Seven Hills Homeless Center in Fayetteville.
The Claudia Burson Trio (or rather Quartet tonight!) will perform a collection of holiday tunes tonight at the Unitarian Church on Cleveland Street in Fayetteville.
Comedian Larry Miller performs tonight at Walton Arts Center, and there’s a choice to be made between the ridiculous and the sublime.
Ozarks at Large’s Christina Thomas is taking us on a tour of businesses that produce liquor locally.