On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.Ozarks At Large
On this edition of Ozarks, we take a look at a new study that analyzes high school graduation rates in Arkansas. Also Dick Johnson stops by the Firmin-Garner Performance Studio.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.
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.
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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Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, a business degree from the University of Arkansas without ever seeing Old Main or setting foot on senior walk: an online degree is now a reality. Plus, we get an update on updating Cane Hill, one of the oldest communities in the region.
Wayne Bell of www.fayettevilleflyer.com discusses season finales.
"Got a Match?" By Frank Vignola
Roby Brock, creator and publisher of www.talkbusiness.net talks about how Arkansas residents can submit a question to be answered by the governor.
"Bare Necessities" by Michelle Shocked
Billions of periodical cicadas, soon to emerge from the ground across Arkansas, will create and extremely loud buzz.
A hilltop in Madison County is now home to an alpaca farm.
More information is available at www.greengingeralpacas.com.
For video of some of the alpacas as well as products made from their fiber, click here.
There is a movement to make Fayetteville a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat.
"Bugs" by The Gourds
