According to a new report, the funding disparity between traditional school districts and charter schools has increased more than 54 percent in 8 years.
Ozarks At Large
University of Arkansas officials yesterday unveiled a new chamber in the Human Performance Laboratory will allow researchers to have a temperature and humidity-controlled atmosphere in which to study physiological effects that heat has on the human body.
President Obama was in Central Arkansas yesterday, visiting victims of the recent storms and tornadoes that ravaged the area. Meanwhile, state legislators heard testimony from state finance officials regarding fiscal forecasts for the next few years.
Ahead on Ozarks, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families releases a new report on children's health coverage. Also, a project looks at the idea of community, we hear an interview with gubernatorial candidate Mike Ross, and more.
The idea of Community varies from person to person. A year long project at Fayetteville High School concludes with an open house showcasing juniors’ and seniors’ ideas of community as seen through each of their camera lenses.
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families is closely tracking the roll-out of the Affordable Care Act in Arkansas, in both the Marketplace and under the Private Option. Turns out along with tens of thousands of grown ups, lots of children benefit. Read the full report, “Kids’ Health Coverage in 2014.”
Roby Brock from Talk Business Arkansas leads a roundtable discussion addressing what recent polls could mean for primary elections.Plans for substantial renovations to Parsons Stadium in Springdale take a step forward, and the director of Downtown Bentonville, Inc. steps down less than a year after taking the position.
Latest Edition of Ozarks at Large
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Ahead on Ozarks, workforce officials try to improve job training to meet industry demands. And, we look at the University of Arkansas' autism intervention program.
Movie screenings at the Rogers and Springdale public libraries; plus, a performance at Smoke and Barrel Tavern in Fayetteville.
"Spring" by Vivaldi
The Arkansas House and Senate agree to a $35 million package consisting of six tax-cuts. This allows the legislature to end on time on April 1st.
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has decided to go small. Along with its popular signature supercenters, the company plans to build as many as 40 express marts and supermarkets this year—as well as more college campus stores. The first college store opened mid-January on the UA Fayetteville.
The Arkansas Supreme Court debates fostering or adoption of children by cohabiting gay or straight couples.
"My Spine" Evelyn Glennie
Kevin Kinder from the Northwest Arkansas newspapers talks about South by Southwest and other music festivals.
