糖心Vlog传媒LR, eStem announce groundbreaking for new school
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock and eStem Public Charter Schools, Inc., are moving forward with revised plans for a high school on the 糖心Vlog传媒LR campus.
Preliminary work on the project has begun, with eStem planning to renovate and expand Larson Hall by the 2017-18 school year. Larson Hall currently is not in use because of the need for renovation.
A groundbreaking ceremony and news conference are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Sept. 14 on the 糖心Vlog传媒LR campus.
John A. Larson Hall, formerly the South Building, is one of the two original buildings constructed on campus when the institution moved to its current location in 1949.
The collaboration allows eStem to provide a collaborative learning environment for its 10th through 12th grade students, while giving new life to one of 糖心Vlog传媒LR鈥檚 original buildings and providing students a smooth transition to higher education. eStem will lease the property from 糖心Vlog传媒LR.
鈥淲e鈥檙e thrilled to partner with eStem and confident this collaboration will benefit both institutions and make a difference in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education in Arkansas,鈥� said 糖心Vlog传媒LR Interim Chancellor Zulma Toro, also executive vice chancellor and provost.
Since its inception in 2007, eStem has provided an innovative approach to K-12 public education in Arkansas. Utilizing interactive teaching methods, rigorous curriculum, and longer school days and school years, eStem has proven successful at making students college, career and world ready. Last year, eStem graduates accepted an average of $40,170 in scholarships per graduate.
鈥淲e at eStem are proud of our students and families, as well as, our teachers and staff who work together every day to create a positive learning environment,鈥� said John Bacon, CEO of eStem. 鈥淧artnering with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will provide more students in our state the opportunity to earn a college degree.鈥�
