Therapy animals a treat for students, staffs at Northwest Arkansas schools
BENTONVILLE -- Murphy the labradoodle has become a familiar sight at Bentonville's Washington Junior High School, and for at least some students, his presence …
Stories by Mary Jordan
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Northwest Arkansas foundations to establish educational cooperative
Some of Northwest Arkansas' largest public education foundations are forming a cooperative to support the region's students.
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Northwest Arkansas readers give back to fight hunger in the community
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers have provided more than $20,000 for the region's food-insecure families this holiday season.
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Springdale institute receives financial commitments for new medical building
SPRINGDALE -- Northwest Technical Institute has received verbal commitments to pay for the $10 million in estimated construction costs for a new medical buildi…
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Bentonville School Board approves over $4.1 million in projects
BENTONVILLE -- The School Board on Tuesday approved more than $4.1 million in district capital improvement projects.
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Springdale institute receives financial commitments for new medical building
Northwest Technical Institute has received verbal commitments to pay for the $10 million in estimated construction costs for a new medical building on the inst…
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Fayetteville School Board examines facility master plan, potential pay increase
The School Board on Thursday received an update on the district's six-year facility master plan.
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School panel talks master plan
The School Board on Thursday received an update on the district's six-year facility master plan.
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Springdale School Board approves employee bonuses
The School Board on Tuesday approved a one-time bonus for substitutes and full-time employees.
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Haas Hall seeks Fort Smith expansion
FORT SMITH -- Haas Hall Academy will go before the state's Charter Authorizing Panel on Wednesday seeking approval to open a school at the Arkansas Colleges of…
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Global supply chain disruptions impact Northwest Arkansas school meals
School districts are working to provide students meals amid disruptions in the global supply chain, administrators say.
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Rising food costs escalate community needs in Northwest Arkansas
Rising food costs are making the pricey holiday season even harder on food insecure families, Northwest Arkansas Food Bank administrators say.
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Vigil raises money for Fayetteville School District program that helps homeless students
The Fayetteville High School Student Council on Thursday participated in the 24th annual homeless vigil on the school's campus.
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Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative board approves technology upgrades
The Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Board of Directors on Thursday unanimously approved $165,000 in technology upgrades to its building on Nor…
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Community input sought for Rogers School District superintendent search
The School Board is seeking community input as it selects the School District's next superintendent.
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No injuries in Bentonville school bus collision
BENTONVILLE -- No injures occurred this afternoon in a school bus collision on Highway 71, said Leslee Wright, School District communications director.
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Fayetteville students to raise awareness, funds through homeless vigil
The Fayetteville High School Student Council on Thursday will hold its annual homeless vigil on the school's campus.
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Readers can help feed hungry families
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette readers can help feed the region’s hungry by making monetary donations to the newspaper’s Community Christmas Card.
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Bentonville start's Northwest Arkansas' first Junior ROTC program
BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville School District this year started Northwest Arkansas' only Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps program.
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Fayetteville education foundation receives $110,000 gift
FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville Public Education Foundation announced Wednesday it received a $110,000 gift for its Reaching New Heights initiative.
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'In American Waters' explores nation's turbulent, lasting relationship with the sea
Sounds of seabirds and waves crashing against the shore greet visitors to "In American Waters: The Sea in American Painting," setting the stage for an exhibiti…
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Parents sue Fayetteville School District over mask mandate
Six parents filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the School District to end its requirement students wear masks in schools.
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Fayetteville School Board approves employee bonuses
The School Board on Thursday unanimously approved a bonus for certified and classified school district personnel at its monthly board meeting.
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Northwest Arkansas Community College trustees approve profile for next president
The Board of Trustees on Wednesday solidified the profile for Northwest Arkansas Community College's next president.
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Rogers School Board approves over $1.4 million of work for support services building
The School Board on Tuesday approved a more than $1.4 million guaranteed maximum price for the David Cauldwell School Services building remodeling project.
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Bentonville, Rogers school districts increase substitute teacher pay
Bentonville is the latest school district in Northwest Arkansas to spend more money in hopes of attracting more substitute teachers.
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Northwest Arkansas Community College mulling Washington County campus expansion
Northwest Arkansas Community College is considering an expansion to its Washington County campus, which opened last year.
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Public forums in Bentonville to inform search for next college president
Northwest Arkansas Community College will be featuring public forums Nov. 16 to help shape the search for the college's next president, administrators said.
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Rogers foundation announces Wall of Distinction honorees
The Rogers Public Education Foundation on Monday announced the latest honorees to be added to its wall of distinction.
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Bentonville students prepare for national band competition
The Bentonville Pride Marching Band is preparing to travel to Indianapolis to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships.
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Springdale teacher videoed yelling at students maintains employment after public hearing
The Springdale School Board voted this week to retain a teacher who was recorded yelling at students over a megaphone.
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Springdale educator, who yelled at students over megaphone, maintains employment following hearing
The School Board voted this week to retain a teacher who was recorded yelling at students over a megaphone.
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First-time candidate unseats incumbent in Bentonville school board race
Mike Swanson unseated incumbent Joe Quinn to secure the School Board's Zone 7 seat according to final, but unofficial, results from Tuesday's school election.
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First-time candidate unseats incumbent in Bentonville school board race
Mike Swanson unseated incumbent Joe Quinn to secure the School Board's Zone 7 seat according to final, unofficial results from Tuesday's school election.
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Masks to become optional for Fayetteville School District
FAYETTEVILLE -- The Fayetteville School Board on Thursday unanimously voted to amend the district's mask policy to make masks optional beginning Nov. 15 for st…
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Fayetteville School Board approves minor zone changes
The School Board on Thursday voted 7-0 to approve minor changes to the district's zones by which five board members are elected.
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Masks to become optional for Fayetteville School District
The School Board on Thursday unanimously voted to amend the district's mask policy to make masks optional beginning Nov. 15 for students in grades 7-12 and sta…
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Early voting for Bentonville, Cedarville school board elections begins
Early voting begins today for school board seats in two Northwest Arkansas school districts.
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Northwest Arkansas survey reveals awareness, cost as barriers to dance industry
Audiences spend money outside the region to attend dance experiences that could be staged in Northwest Arkansas, according to a recent survey.
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Springdale School District participates in covid-19 quarantine pilot
The School District on Friday concluded its participation in a two-week Test to Stay pilot program to decrease student and staff covid-19 quarantines.
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Elkins School Board approves zones for electing members
The School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved establishing five zones by which each board member will be elected.
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Elkins School Board approves board zones
The School Board on Tuesday unanimously approved establishing five zones by which each board member will be elected.
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Barron, Vaughn top picks for Bentonville School District elementary school name
The Board of Education has narrowed down the names for the district's 13th elementary school.
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Search for new Bentonville community college president progresses
A search firm has been selected to find Northwest Arkansas Community College's next president.
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Northwest Arkansas school districts operate through hiring shortages
A lack of staff has Northwest Arkansas school districts struggling to transport students, serve meals and keep schools clean.
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Northwest Arkansas school districts operate through hiring shortages
A lack of staff has Northwest Arkansas school districts struggling to transport students, to serve them meals and to keep schools clean.
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Two vie for Bentonville School Board seat
An analyst is challenging the incumbent for the School Board’s Zone 7 seat.
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Bentonville production company to tell inclusive stories
BENTONVILLE -- The Bentonville Film Foundation has launched a production company to tell stories of people historically underrepresented in film.
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Masks made optional for Rogers School District students, staff
Masks will be optional for all school district students and staff beginning today, according to a letter emailed Thursday to district families.
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Masks made optional for Rogers School District students, staff
Masks will be optional for all school district students and staff beginning today, according to a letter emailed Thursday to district families.
