A Night of Hope will return in person this year on Oct. 6 for a celebration of single parent scholars and the community that supports their rising success, as The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund announced. The ASPSF will honor…
Jay Barth
Hendrix College in Conway announced Wednesday that an endowment has been established in honor of politics professor emeritus Dr. Jay Barth. The Dr. Jay Barth Odyssey Endowment will support student engaged learning experiences that highlight the values of public service…
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Little Rock Aims to Increase Broadband Equity in City, Provide Access for Students
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleLittle Rock City officials are aiming to increase broadband access for citizens, especially students as they resume school during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. noted that broadband access is a major issue in Little Rock, particularly for low-income…
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City of Little Rock Hosting Virtual Town Halls on Community Schools
by Bailey Whiteby Bailey WhiteThe City of Little Rock is hosting two virtual town halls this month to discuss its plan for introducing community schools into the Little Rock School District (LRSD) during the 2020-2021 school year. On July 23 and 30 at 6…
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Researchers Find Public Has Limited Knowledge of Ballot Measures
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffPolitical science researchers used a new approach to gauge the public’s knowledge of ballot measures and found that overall, fewer people have general knowledge of ballot measures than previously thought. The survey also found that some people misrepresent their knowledge…
The Arkansas Policy Program at Hendrix College in Conway released its first report, “Governance in Little Rock, Arkansas: At-Large and District Elections and the Impact on Representation,” on May 28. AAP, a new student-faculty think tank, provides original nonpartisan analysis…