Arkansas A+ Schools

Arkansas A+ Schools
Six counties came together to talk about the possibility of building a regional jail.

6 counties consider building regional jail

10:57 PM, Jun 13, 2013

Six counties came together to talk about the possibility of building a regional jail.

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

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.

Speaking in front of the Joint Committees on Education at the Legislature today is a man with a passion for the arts and education.

Bringing A+ Arkansas to legislators

8:23 AM, Feb 11, 2013

Speaking in front of the Joint Committees on Education at the Legislature today is a man with a passion for the arts and education.

With A+, the concept is to work the arts into every school subject like math, reading, science, spelling and more.

A+ fellows work to make teaching fun

11:37 PM, Nov 1, 2012

Long before the lights come on and the tiny desks still sit empty, the A+ fellows are spending their time preparing.

A new way of teaching is being implemented in some schools in central Arkansas, and were following them to see if it works in a special project called A+ Arkansas.

A+ learning at Pike View Elementary

9:00 PM, Aug 27, 2012

A new way of teaching is being implemented in schools in central Arkansas, and we're following them to see if it works in a special project called A+ Arkansas.

Its back to school for thousands of kids come Monday. This new school year will bring new teaching methods for three Arkansas schools. The schools are piloting the A Plus program.

Teachers strive to score an A+

6:53 PM, Aug 17, 2012

It's back to school for thousands of kids come Monday. This new school year will bring new teaching methods for three Arkansas schools. The schools are piloting the A Plus program.

Also speaking in front of the Joint Committees at the Legislature is Paul Leopoulos from the Thea Foundation.

Importance of A+ schools in Arkansas

9:51 PM, Aug 13, 2012

Also speaking in front of the Joint Committees at the Legislature is Paul Leopoulos from the Thea Foundation.

All this week weve been showing you highlights of the A Plus Institute for teachers. But would it really work with a child?

THV Extra: A math lesson in A+ Arkansas

11:27 PM, Jul 26, 2012

All this week we've been showing you highlights of the A Plus Institute for teachers. But would it really work with a child?

Can the A+ Arkansas program change education in Arkansas?

A+ Arkansas: Crunching the numbers for your school district

11:16 PM, Jul 25, 2012

You're going to be hearing a lot more about A+ Arkansas in the coming months and years.

Two teachers, in four days, from unsure to confident as they learn the A+ teaching method.

THV Extra: A+ Arkansas transforming teachers

7:15 AM, Jul 25, 2012

Two teachers, in four days, from unsure to confident as they learn the A+ teaching method.

Mavis Cherry from Boone Park Elementary joined THVs Craig ONeill, alongside Melanie Landrum with Pike View Elementary.

A+ Arkansas training in elementary schools

9:14 PM, Jun 14, 2012

Mavis Cherry from Boone Park Elementary joined THV's Craig O'Neill, alongside Melanie Landrum with Pike View Elementary.

Rockefeller Elementary in Little Rock began training teachers Thursday to use the new A+ program.

Arkansas A+ training at Rockefeller Elementary

6:50 PM, May 31, 2012

Rockefeller Elementary in Little Rock began training teachers Thursday to use the new A+ program.

As Kindergarten students at Boone Park Elementary in North Little Rock take in story time, they have little concern for math and literacy scores, but those running the school are busy making new plans for their academic future.

THV Extra at 10: Where schools stand before A+

2:36 AM, May 16, 2012

Three schools in Little Rock will start an arts based program called A+ to improve learning and overall experience for students. In order for us to see if the A+ Program is effective, we've got to see where the participating schools stand academically now.

Arkansas education officials recently touted increasing test scores across the state. The state isnt claiming victory yet, with room to improve our states standing.

THV Extra at 6: Improving state test scores

7:12 PM, May 15, 2012

Arkansas education officials recently touted increasing test scores across the state. The state isn't claiming victory yet, with room to improve our state's standing.

Because Todays THV is launching Project A+ Arkansas, weve decided to take a closer look at the price of education consultants.

THV Extra: Cost breakdown of A+ consultants

7:10 PM, May 15, 2012

Because Today's THV is launching Project A+ Arkansas, we've decided to take a closer look at the price of education consultants.