The Office for Education Policy at the University of Arkansas has released the first of its kind report that analyzes the graduation rates of high schools across Arkansas.
Ozarks At Large
In our weekly conversation with Michael Tilley from The City Wire we discuss a $14 million contribution to a planned medical college.
The Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks has received a $33,000 grant to help begin the process of implementing Safe Routes to School throughout northwest Arkansas. And, traditional marriage advocates gathered in Little Rock yesterday to voice their opposition to recent rulings in favor of same-sex marriage in Arkansas.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, a conversation with the director of special education for the U.S. Department of Education; she says many with disabilities are capable of learning anything and everything that those without disabilities can. Plus, as strawberries begin to pop up in gardens and farmers' markets in the area, a group of national leaders in the industry meet in Fayetteville to discuss sustainable growing practices.
A Wrecking Ball this month celebrates new beginnings in downtown Springdale.
We make a KUAF button and learn how Kassy Gross became K&A Button Emporium in May’s Locally Made Segment.
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs for the U.S. Department of Education, was the commencement speaker for the UA's College of Education and Health Professions.
Twenty projects, spread across the country, are researching strawberry production. The lead researches gathered yesterday in Fayetteville.This week's primary election left some alleging that enforcement of the state's voter ID law was a complicated effort, and with many party candidates for the state legislature now chosen, some experts wonder what will become of the state's private option during next year's regular session of the General Assembly.
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, Roby Brock talks with Speaker of the House Davy Carter about the issue of same-sex marriage. Also, we learn more about the weather phenomenon known as a land spout.
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Monday, June 9, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, we learn the differences between various types of Arkansas charter schools. Plus, a UA researcher receives a grant to study the genetic composition of diatoms.
A natural gas rush, fueled by new shale drilling techniques, is taking place in north central Arkansas on the Fayetteville Shale reservoir--one of the most productive plays in the U.S. The industry promises to generate well over $18 billion dollars by 2012, provide 11,000 jobs, valuable royalties to land holders and much needed tax revenue to the state. But as Jacqueline Froelich reports, certain residents claim collateral damage due to a lack of environmental oversight. As a result, U.S. EPA is now investigating the potential adverse impact so called "slickwater hydraulic fracturing" may have on water quality and public health.
"Invention No. 10" by: Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer
The computer center at the Jones Center had it's official unveiling Aug. 5, after a grant helped pay for renovations. Ozarks at Large's Antoinette Grajeda was on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Becca Bacon Martin says there are some entertainment red alerts for this week. You have one chance, and one chance only, to attend.
Vitameatavegamin, a Fayetteville Olympian and more in our history capsule for August 6.
