Along with the Arkansas STEM Coalition, the Museum of Discovery is partnering with Walmart to introduce Million Women Mentors in Central Arkansas. The program matches science, technology, engineering and math professionals with young women to encourage mentoring relationships in STEM fields.
In late February, nearly 1,000 runners and walkers turned out for the 8th annual The Beat Goes On 5K Run/Walk, hosted by the Saline Memorial Health Foundation and Everett Buick GMC. Proceeds from the event will fund CPR kits and education for Saline, Benton, Bauxite and Harmony Grove school districts,...
Nutrition plays a vital role in classroom success for children, which is why many schools allow children to eat snacks throughout the day. In fact, many nutrition specialists suggest that children eat a snack every three to four hours to stay full and focused all day, as well as learn smart eating habits...
Hall High graduate and former member of the New England Patriots, Chris Akins, gave a presentation on work ethic, staying away from drugs and gangs, and the importance of education in his life.
Plans are already underway to open a new middle school in the fall of 2016. The west Little Rock campus will be housed in the former Leisure Arts location and will serve sixth graders in the first year with grades 7-8 opening in subsequent years.
Students at Access Schools are frolicking on a brand-new playground thanks to hundreds of hard-working volunteers who built the structure in just one day.