AR: Education
Student loan debt relief on way in Arkansas
Student-loan borrowers in Arkansas and nationwide could have their debt reduced or eliminated through a new one-time adjustment by the U.S. …
Arkansas program preps workers for biomanufacturing jobs
By Victoria Lim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Arkansas News Service reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Service Co…
Report: AR near bottom in number of adults with post-high school credentials
New data show how many people pursue degrees or other credentials after high school, and the numbers show Arkansas has some work to do to improve…
Arkansas expands summer food access to combat childhood hunger
Arkansas wants to tackle childhood hunger this summer, by opting into a summer food program for kids. One in five children in the Natural State …
Rural Arkansas schools see challenges in education compared with nation
The National Rural Education Association's latest report, "Why Rural Matters 2023," finds Arkansas is a critical state - due mostly to funding for …
Report: 72% of jobs will require postsecondary education in 2031
In Arkansas and across the country, getting a college degree will become increasingly important in the job market of the future. A report from …
Bentonville Schools tackle affordable housing for teachers, staff
The Bentonville School Board has taken a significant step to address Northwest Arkansas' pressing issue of affordable housing for teachers and staff m…
Arkansas librarian out of a job for not 'banning books'
In Arkansas and across the nation, book bans are becoming more common. The American Library Association says there were almost 700 attempts to censor …
One Arkansas school offers ‘debt-free pathway’ to graduation
By Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public New…
Navigating Back-to-School Challenges in Rural Arkansas
More than a half million Arkansas kids are back at school for the fall, and districts across the state face different challenges. For some in rural …
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…
SAVE Plan Could Mean Lower Payments for Student Borrowers
A new student-loan forgiveness plan could lower monthly bills and reduce the amount these borrowers have to pay back over the lifetime of their loans…