Elkins Seeks Aid For New School

DECISION WON’T COME UNTIL 2011

ELKINS — Elkins School District has developed a tentative plan for its new high school and wants nearly $8 million from the state to help pay for it. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted at 5:38 a.m.

District Showcases Classroom Technology

COOPERATIVE’S MODEL IMPRESSES EDUCATION EXPERTS

FAYETTEVILLE — A model 21st century classroom, set up at the Northwest Arkansas Education Services Cooperative, proved to be an eye-catcher Monday as educators from other districts investigated how Fayetteville schools are using technology for teaching. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 16, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.

SCHOOLS DEVELOP STRATEGIES: Workshop Targets Dropouts

REASONS VARY FOR SEEKING ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

FAYETTEVILLE — In the last few weeks, three teenagers dropped out of their high schools in Northwest Arkansas and came to the Adult Education Center in Fayetteville to complete their high school requirements. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 15, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.

Students Join Effort To Clean Up Lead In New Orleans

Schools in Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville donated imitation dollars to the project

FAYETTEVILLE — Students at schools in Fayetteville and Farmington are getting involved in the political process to help children in New Orleans exposed to lead poisoning. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 13, 2010 at 5:05 a.m.

School Technology To Be Showcased

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION SPONSORS SITE VISIT TO LOCAL FACILITIES

FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville School District might be accused of showing off a little next week, sharing with almost 70 educators from other districts how technology is used in classrooms in Fayetteville. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 12, 2010 at 5:51 a.m.

Elkins Reviews 28 Applicants For Superintendent’s Post

Position Vacant Since Harris’ Death In January

ELKINS — The Elkins School Board began its process to hire a superintendent Tuesday by reviewing resumes from 28 applicants. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 10, 2010 at 5:45 a.m.

State History Play Premieres For Students

‘Digging Up Arkansas’ written for students to meet state frameworks

FAYETTEVILLE — The challenge of teaching Arkansas history to second- and third-graders can lead to some classroom drama. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 10, 2010 at 5:23 a.m.

More Students Eligible For Food Aid

Free, Reduced Lunch Figures Reflect Poverty Level In Districts

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS — The number of students in Northwest Arkansas schools eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals is on the rise, at some schools by as much as 8 percent during the last three years. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 7, 2010 at 6:19 a.m.

Project Helps Girls Become Princesses

FAYETTEVILLE — As spring approaches, some girls turn their daydreams to prom night, becoming a princess for a night, just like Cinderella. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 3, 2010 at 5:56 a.m.

Board Extends School Boss’ Contract

FAYETTEVILLE — Vicki Thomas scored high marks for her visibility and communication in her first job evaluation after seven months as superintendent of Fayetteville schools, according to school board members. Read More »

By Rose Ann Pearce posted March 1, 2010 at 5:49 a.m.