Education News

The sweeping Arkansas education bill SB294 will fundamentally undermine public education through costs of its voucher scheme and lacks funding for evidence-based programs, advocacy groups explained Monday. Leaders from the Arkansas Public Policy Panel and Citizens First Congress, Arkansas Education Association, Arkansas Advocates for Children & Families and Disability Rights Arkansas all gathered for a joint press conference Monday afternoon to discuss the details of SB294,known at the LEARNS Act. “This bill…

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On Feb. 9, kindergarten classes at Mammoth Spring Elementary School signed the final beam topping out the new Mammoth Spring School Elementary addition. This puts the school one step closer to the completion of the two new kindergarten classrooms and the Art room. The 2023-2024 Kindergarten class and 2022-2023 Kindergarten class signed the beam used to top out the addition. The school thanked the community for their support in allowing the district…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Three groups from Cave City High School and Middle School were honored for their film making skills at Project Prevent’s Ready, Set, Record Film Festival at the Ron Robinson Theater in Little Rock on Feb 22.The students create short 30- 60 second videos warning children and teens of the dangers of nicotine, tobacco and vaping. These students area part of Brandon Haling’s Television Classes. Matthew Sullivan, Ian…

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By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland Band program has evolved every year, earning numerous marching and concert band Superior awards. Last April, the Highland Band won the Inaugural title of 4A State Concert Band Champions. Newly elected District Two State Representative Trey Steimel visited the Highland High School band on Feb. 24 to recognize CC their accomplishments. “When I think back to my high schooldays, which is a heck of a…

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The new Bachelor of Science degree program in digital technology and design at Arkansas State University features several emphasis areas. The program provides students with a combination of skills consisting of design and programming principles, software, and project management. The degree program can be completed on campus or online, or through a hybrid approach. The Department of Art + Design in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication and the Griffin College…

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