The Paron Charter Committee announces several important dates related to their goal of receiving a school charter from the State of Arkansas. In February, 2022, the Committee will submit their Charter Intent to Apply. On Thursday, March 31st, 2022 at 7:00 p.m., the Committee will host a public meeting in the Paron Cafetorium. This will […]
Bryant Educator Recognized at the State Level for His Service
An educator at Bryant Schools was recognized at the state level for his service. The Arkansas Association of Elementary School Principals (AAESP) selected Dondre Harris as the recipient of the 2022 Award for Service Above and Beyond. Bryant Public Schools made a statement via social media, “We are #BryantProud of Mr. Harris. Anyone who knows […]
State Program awards 3 Bryant schools for student performance
Three Bryant Schools will receive a share of the approximately $6.87 million in reward money from the Arkansas School Recognition Program (ASRP). Awards are based on the state-required assessment information from the 2020-2021 school year and graduation rates from the 2019-2020 school year. The Arkansas School Recognition Program was created to provide financial awards to […]
Bryant Employee Named Arkansas 2021 ESOL Coordinator of the Year
A state organization honored a Bryant teacher on Monday. An organization called Arkansas Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ARKTESOL) named Dawn Shinn as the Arkansas 2021 ESOL Coordinator of the Year. ARKTESOL recognizes the contributions made from outstanding educators in the teaching and learning of English as an additional language in Arkansas. […]
Paron charter school committee to meet 6:30pm Monday
The Paron School of Innovative Learning will meet Monday, September 27, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in person at the Paron Community Center. Participants may also join by Zoom, using the information below: If you join the meeting via Zoom on your cell phone, you will need to download the Zoom App before clicking on the […]
Ministry in Benton helps women to gain job skills through Christ-centered program
Women Equipped is now enrolling women in Saline County to participate in a 12-week study to get ready for a job and better things in life Women Equipped is a Christian program, featuring journey partners, Bible study, building relationships, money management, computer skills, language arts and job skills. Visit the website to find out more […]
Kids K-5 can learn in summer with Arkansas PBS Rise & Shine TV & streaming programs
Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Department of Education have partnered to create “Rise and Shine,” an extensive educational program designed to boost summer learning and help K-5 students challenged due to the pandemic retain academic learning targets. The six-week program – featuring lessons led by Arkansas teachers to reinforce learning in key subjects including literacy, […]
Vanderpool named 2020-21 Bryant Teacher of the Year; other exceptional teachers named
The Bryant School District announced Monday, May 24 that they have named Samantha Vanderpool, 4th grade teacher at Parkway Elementary, as Bryant Teacher of the Year for 2020-21. Vanderpool has been part of this elementary school since it opened three years ago. During the current school year, she taught both virtually and in the classroom. […]
Video: If Paron gets a charter school, students from anywhere could attend
UPDATE APR 20, 2021 Paron residents met Monday night in the cafetorium of the area’s former school – a school that they hope to get open again. It’s one highway, a whole lot of trees, and not much of anything else on the way to Paron, Arkansas, from in town. A long, curvy, hilly ride […]
Teachers can pay for more education with this grant; apply Mar 15 – Jun 15
Practicing educators in Arkansas Public Schools are encouraged to apply now for Parsons-Burnett Scholarship Grants for 2021-2022 academic year. These grants are awarded to Arkansas Public School educators for the purpose of furthering their own education. (Scroll down to read more.) Awards are intended for courses of study leading to an advanced degree, certification or […]