A local teacher is 1 of only 25 across the country that were selected to participate in a White House Teacher Appreciation Event. Dustin Parsons is that teacher. He works at Bauxite Public Schools and he’s also part-time cattle rancher. The event will be hosted by First Lady Jill Biden. It’s happening Wednesday, May 8th, […]
Bauxite students will attend 4 days a week soon
Bauxite School District announced Tuesday that they will change to a 4-Day School Week for the 2024-2025 school year. This may leave parents and students with a few questions. The District said they are doing this for four main reasons. They want to attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff. They say this will increase […]
Dr. Walters selected Superintendent of the Year by state association
Dr. Karen Walters, Superintendent of Bryant School District, was recently presented with the 2024 Arkansas Superintendent of the Year Award. Dr. Mike Hernandez, Executive Director of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators (AAEA), presented her with the award at the Bryant School District on September 5th, 2023. The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) National […]
Bryant teacher named 1 of 4 semi-finalists for Arkansas Teacher of the Year
A Bryant teacher is asking the four semi-finalists in the running for Arkansas Teacher or the Year. It was announced at a recognition event at the Governor’s Mansion on July 27th, 2023. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Jacob Oliva, the Arkansas Department of Education Secretary, named the four Arkansas educators selected as 2024 Arkansas Teacher […]
[VIDEO] Governor comes to Benton to announce Workforce Cabinet & appoints Chief Workforce Officer
Citing a need for Arkansans to have technical skills to compete in the job market, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced On Thursday, February 9, 2023, that she will appoint Mike Rogers to serve as Chief Workforce Officer. He is the Senior Director of Maintenance and Refrigeration for Tyson Foods, Inc. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9qztC8Mjw4[/embedyt] View the full view […]
Governor Sanders unveils Arkansas LEARNS – education plan in the form of an infographic
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled Arkansas LEARNS on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, alongside state legislators, students, parents, and teachers at the Arkansas State Capitol. In an infographic, the Governor’s office describes Arkansas LEARNS in three categories: Educate Kids, Empower Parents, and Recruit & Retain Good Teachers. We break it down for you below, and the infographic is […]
Bauxite Schools give 7 faculty awards for 2022, and one posthumous honor
The Bauxite School District announces 7 annual award recipients for 2022, and one posthumous honor. See the photo gallery below. In addition to those awards, the District made the decision to honor Mrs. Eva Scudder by naming the Bauxite High School cafeteria building after her. In a statement, the District said Scudder “cared for and […]
Bryant School District announces Teacher of the Year, and other award winning staff for 2021-22
The Bryant School District announced last week their honorees for Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year, along with other staff receiving awards. Bryant’s Teacher of the Year for 2021-22, Mrs. Amber Leaton, teaches U.S. History and Leadership at Bryant High School. She has a passion for the teaching profession and seeing her […]
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 […]
Sign up to be one of 1000 to get a Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday in Benton
West Side Pharmacy is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine immunization clinic Saturday, February 27th from 9am-4pm, at Benton First United Methodist Church, 200 N Market Street. This is for first doses only and by appointment only. The pharmacy is partnering with the church in an effort to vaccinate over 1000 people that day. In order to […]