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
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.
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.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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Ahead on this edition of Ozarks, how the Children's House in Springdale is trying to help some of the most neglected and abused children in two northwest Arkansas counties. Plus, how a public forum tomorrow, also in Springdale, is designed to stimulate children's learning even when school is not in session.
Dr. Reem Bassiouney talks about her book "The Pistachio Seller" and her book readings in Fayetteville.
"Roy and Gillian on the Road" from the soundtrack to Close Encoutners of the Third Kind."
For her weekly film score selection, PJ calls on aliens, John Williams and Steven Spielberg.
Maria Callas, the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society and more in our history capsule for December 2.
Sally Barris, Don Henry and Tom Kimmel make up The Waymores, a trio of talented singers, songwriters and players. They came to the Firmin Garner Performance Studio at KUAF today and play live tonight at Goodfolk in Fayetteville.
For more about the band: waymorecounty.com.
For more about each artist: donhenry.com, sallybarris.com, tomkimmel.com.
For more about Goodfolk Concerts: goodfolk.org.
The announced sale yesterday of one of Fort Smith's largest employers is the subject of a conversation with Michael Tilley of www.thecitywire.com
Music: "Every Direction is North" by El Ten Eleven
