Ozarks At Large

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, the four men running for Arkansas governor weigh in on what they might do with the Private Option expansion if elected. And we hear from people trying to stop illegal dumping in counties across the region as well. We also hear comment from a ribbon cutting last night for a new stretch of trail in Fayetteville that will allow easier access to Mount Kessler and more.
The Holocaust is a delicate subject that can be intimidating for teachers to discuss with high school students. One Fayetteville teacher recently attended a seminar that equipped participants with skills they can use to approach the subject and how they can use the event as a way to teach social justice issues. More information on the seminar is available at nwp.org. To read a poem written by Suki Highers about her experience at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, click here.
Officials with IT Services at the University of Arkansas showed off the "smart podium" to interested faculty Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week the award of charter school grants totaling $136 million to twelve state education agencies, including the Arkansas Department of Education. Jacqueline Froelich reports.
"Sofflee" by Akira Tana
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A group is attempting to make liquor sales legal in Boone County.