Education News

AHTD awarded funding for 'Safe Routes to School' program

11:07 PM, Jun 19, 2013

The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) has announced the award of funding to applicants for "Safe Routes to School" Program projects in Arkansas, according to AHTD Director Scott Bennett.

Children's Library may be named for Hillary Clinton

10:47 AM, Jun 19, 2013

The Central Arkansas Library System's Board of Trustees is considering recognizing Hillary Rodham Clinton by naming the new children's Library in her honor.

UALR names Casey as interim vice provost

7:54 AM, Jun 19, 2013

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Paula Casey as its interim vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school.

Taxpayers pay millions for fed workers' student loans

8:39 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Congress may let student loan interest rates double July 1, but some federal workers and congressional staff likely are protected from the impact by a taxpayer-funded benefit that provided more than $20 million last year for them to pay down their college debts.

Catholic High School getting much needed renovations

5:48 PM, Jun 18, 2013

It's been more than 50 years since Catholic High School has seen major upgrades, but the school is finally getting much need renovations.

Report: Too many teachers, too little quality

11:12 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The nation's teacher-training programs do not adequately prepare would-be educators for the classroom, even as they produce almost triple the number of graduates needed.

Ark. Education Department gets new chief of staff

11:43 AM, Jun 17, 2013

The Arkansas Education Department is getting a new chief of staff.

1,200 teachers to converge on Hot Springs

5:34 AM, Jun 17, 2013

More than 1,200 Arkansas teachers are expected in Hot Springs for a technology symposium.

Christian college in Omaha expels lesbian

8:59 PM, Jun 14, 2013

Danielle Powell was going through a hard time in the spring of 2011, just months away from graduating from a conservative Christian college in Nebraska.

Band director arrested, admits to asking student for sex

11:05 PM, Jun 13, 2013

A Wynne High School band teacher is out on bond and out of a job after allegations of sexual indecency with one of his students.

LRSD delays land purchase vote for 30 days

11:04 PM, Jun 13, 2013

The Little Rock School Board of Directors voted to delay a vote for 30 days on a land purchase for a new high school.

Student breaks into high school, breaks windows

11:01 PM, Jun 13, 2013

A 15-year-old student was arrested for breaking into Newport High School.

Did You Know: Old State House

8:11 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Did You Know that Saturday is Arkansas' birthday? On June 15, 1836, we became the 25th state of the union.

Awards at UA in honor of late professor Ziegler

5:29 AM, Jun 13, 2013

The University of Arkansas has announced two $25,000 awards that have been established in the name of the late Professor Joseph Ziegler.

New program provides Associate Degrees for Ark. students

7:49 PM, Jun 12, 2013

State Education leaders announced a new initiative providing associate degrees for college students with an unfinished bachelor degree.

Arkansas education board elects new officers

10:43 AM, Jun 12, 2013

Two former state lawmakers have been picked as officers of the Arkansas Board of Education.

UAMS awards $300,000 for pilot research studies

6:06 PM, Jun 11, 2013

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has announced the award of six grants totaling $300,000.

Razorbacks exceed APR benchmark in all 19 sports

5:58 PM, Jun 11, 2013

The University of Arkansas exceeds the benchmark Academic Progress Rate (APR) multi-year rate of 930 in all 19 of its intercollegiate sport programs, including five programs that scored perfect 1,000 multi-year APR rates.

WREG: Teen attacks another on playground, mother eggs it on

3:30 PM, Jun 11, 2013

A family new to the Earle area received a shocking welcome while they were on the playground.

ASU-Newport chancellor announces retirement

7:34 AM, Jun 11, 2013

The first chancellor of Arkansas State University-Newport is stepping down.

Program providing homeless, unemployed with job opportunities

3:17 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Armed with a $200,000 grant, an Arkansas non-profit is currently training homeless adults and other unemployed individuals in the skills they need to become environmental technicians.

Ark. lawmakers to look at scholarship programs

1:58 PM, Jun 10, 2013

Arkansas lawmakers are studying the state's scholarship programs after a shortfall prompted Gov. Mike Beebe to tap into reserve funds to continue grants that help students pursue degrees in some medical fields.

Spring semester academic honors for UA Athletics

1:46 PM, Jun 10, 2013

The University of Arkansas Athletics Department had 236 student-athletes earn a 3.00 grade point average or higher in the 2013 spring academic semester.

Another Arkansas college opts out of gun law

11:47 AM, Jun 10, 2013

Black River Technical College is joining the list of Arkansas schools that won't allow concealed guns on campus.

NPCC in Hot Springs to raise tuition and fees

5:28 AM, Jun 10, 2013

Tuition and fees will be rising at National Park Community College in Hot Springs by $9 per credit hour.

PCSSD superintendent helps save bees from demolition

6:58 PM, Jun 7, 2013

The Pulaski County Special School District decided that one of their oldest buildings needs to come down; however, the superintendent wants to preserve one part of the school.

THV EXTRA: The Price of Privilege

11:05 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Most parents want to provide more for their children than they had growing up, but there is a concern that some kids are negatively affected by being given too much.

Bee colony prevents school demolition

6:56 PM, Jun 6, 2013

One school building should have been torn down Thursday, but thanks to a colony of bees, it still stands.

A+ Arkansas annual check-up shows the program is working

6:45 PM, Jun 6, 2013

For the past year, THV 11 has been a supporter of A+ Arkansas, which is an initiative incorporating the arts into education.

Pryor for student loan bill that failed to advance

2:41 PM, Jun 6, 2013

Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor says he voted for a student loan bill that failed to advance in the U.S. Senate.