Education News

By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Literacy has been big news in Arkansas for several years, with Arkansas being 40thin the nation in liter-acy rates. To increase literacy skills and promote better under-standing of reading projects, Cave City fourth grade teachers have been proactive in creating ways to peak their student’s interest in reading through visionary techniques. Last week the teachers hosted a Literacy Night event that allowed students to showcase their successes…

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Fidelity Communications invites schools and organizations serving K-12 students to enter its 5th annual “Dream Bigger” social media campaign for the opportunity to win $2,500 to fund their science, technology, engineering or math(STEM) project or club. K-12 schools and organizations in communities throughout the five states Fidelity serves may enter to win simply by sharing a photo and written entry outlining how the money will be used to fund their technology project…

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Lyon College recently announced the creation of the Backyard Access Plan for area high school graduates that will encourage students to receive a world-class education close to home for much less than it would cost them to attend an out-of-town college or university. “Lyon College has a rich tradition of serving  Independence County and our region for the past 150years. Lyon alumni are our teachers, principals, business professionals, physicians, dentists, veterinarians, medical…

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Arkansas State University will hold its 2023 Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 6, at First National Bank Arena, 217Olympic Drive. Ceremonies are scheduled at 10 a.m. and2:30 p.m. Chancellor Todd Shields will present diplomas to graduating students representing the university’s eight colleges. The morning ceremony is for students who have earned degrees through the Neil Griffin College of Business; the College of Liberal Arts and Communication; the College of Nursing and Health…

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The University of Central Arkansas conferred nearly 500 undergraduate and more than 180 graduate degrees and certificates through the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Business; College of Education; College of Health and Behavioral Sciences; College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; and Graduate School. The following is a list of graduates from Sharp County area: Madison Burns of Cherokee Village, Ark. graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Zachary…

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