Education in Arkansas was under a microscope in 2023, and this year looks like that intensity will only heighten. With the Arkansas LEARNS (Literacy Empowerment Accountability Readiness Networking School Safety) Act as law, the Arkansas Department of Education will now…
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ICYMI: Russellville to Host NASA’s 2024 Eclipse Live Stream
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe much-anticipated 2024 total eclipse is fast approaching, and NASA’s planned live broadcast of the celestial event will be hosted from none other than the city of Russellville. A team of NASA experts from the Marshall Space Flight Center in…
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Your Local Library: A Treasure Trove For Culture, Education & Economic Development
by Eliza Bornéby Eliza BornéThink of the last time you visited the library: You may have browsed the shelves looking for books, movies, and audiobooks, but chances are you still have much to discover among the library’s many educational and cultural offerings. Books –…
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Moss Crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas native Brittany Moss, an extraordinary businesswoman and visionary, was recently crowned Mrs. Woman Entrepreneur Arkansas International. This esteemed recognition celebrates Moss’ remarkable achievements and highlights her dedication to shaping the future of education in the state. At her young…
A University of Arkansas at Little Rock alumnus who said he owes the success of his career to the education he received at UA Little Rock is giving back by creating an endowed scholarship for Master of Public Administration (MPA)…
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Bald Knob Schools Hires Bangs as Interim Superintendent
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDavid Bangs, Ph.D., who recently retired from his role as Chair of Graduate Studies in Education at Harding University, has accepted the position as interim superintendent of Bald Knob Public Schools. During the beginning of his nearly 30 years of…
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Forward Arkansas Appoints Hickman as Senior Operations Associate
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffForward Arkansas recently expanded its statewide team with the appointment of Brittney L. Hickman as senior operations associate. Hickman brings more than 28 years of experience in education. “As an enthusiastic and tenured educator, Brittney brings decades of extensive experience…
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Arkansas Virtual Academy Opens New Education Hub in Little Rock
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas Virtual Academy (ARVA), a tuition-free, online K-12 public charter school providing personalized education, opened its new 24,450-square-foot education hub in downtown Little Rock on Tuesday, Aug. 1. The new education center will provide space for in-person student activities, testing…
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Top 25 Public School Districts in Arkansas by Enrollment and Their Superintendents
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffFour of the top 10 largest public school districts in Arkansas are located in Benton and Washington counties, and if one counts Fort Smith as part of an extended Northwest Arkansas, then half of the top 10 hails from the…
Above: Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva has high hopes for Arkansas students. (Photos provided) He might be calling his shot, but here’s hoping he hits it out of the park. Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva wants to raise Arkansas out…