/news-archive/tag/pulaski-county-schools/ 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:09:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /news-archive/2019/12/23/trio-receives-awards-for-stem-programs/ Mon, 23 Dec 2019 14:09:18 +0000 /news/?p=75493 ... TRIO Talent Search receives two additional $40,000 awards for STEM-focused programs]]> Talent Search, one of eight programs collectively known as the聽, is uniquely designed for students traditionally underrepresented in postsecondary education, including first-generation college students and other at-risk youth. The Talent Search Program will provide a comprehensive plan of activities for each participating student that identifies and explores future academic and career aspirations and provides plans for financial assistance, financial planning, and opportunities for engagement to bolster postsecondary enrollment. The TRIO Talent Search program and school officials will select students from participating Pulaski County schools to participate in this unique curriculum. These STEM-focused programs include hands-on learning experiences in virtual reality applications, robot building, basic coding skills, web development, and various engineering applications. 鈥淲e are very excited to receive the STEM funds,鈥� said Linda Barker, 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock TRIO executive director. 鈥淭he awards present an opportunity to partner with the existing STEM programs at 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock. The hands-on experiences will give students confidence in their ability to succeed in science and math courses.鈥� Students and teachers in the STEM programs will also travel to different sites around central Arkansas to learn about STEM majors and career fields, including 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, University of Central Arkansas, and other sites identified through the Arkansas STEM Coalition. The goal of this program is to allow students, parents, and teachers to learn more about STEM fields and careers in central Arkansas.]]> /news-archive/2019/10/17/chamber-invites-community-to-create-vision-for-schools/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:53:54 +0000 /news/?p=75438 ... Chamber of Commerce invites 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock community to co-create vision for Pulaski County schools]]> The Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce will host an informational meeting with University of Arkansas at Little Rock students, faculty, and staff Tuesday, Oct. 22, to discuss educational opportunities that could be achieved in Pulaski County Schools through the initiative. The meeting will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock Student Services Center auditorium. It is an opportunity to hear directly from the Chamber of Commerce on what Ford Next Generation Learning can help facilitate for Pulaski County communities, businesses, and schools, including 糖心Vlog传媒 Little Rock, as well as to learn how to become involved in upcoming visioning and planning efforts. In partnership with the Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, Little Rock School District, North Little Rock School District, and Pulaski County Special School District, the of how the Ford Next Generation Learning initiative could transform local high school experiences by leveraging strong community and business partnerships. The initiative would provide a collaborative framework for educators, employers, and community leaders that ultimately would improve regional workforce development. 鈥淭his initiative has proven successful in more than 40 other cities across the United States and Great Britain,鈥� said Dr. Erin Finzer, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs. 鈥淔ord Next Generation Learning communities report dramatically improved test scores and high school graduation rates, as well as better prepared students for the workforce and higher education.鈥� Some characteristics of the initiative include professional development for teachers with an emphasis on experiential and project-based learning; themed career academies that reflect local business and industry; and community engagement in support of high schools, workforce development, and community and economic development. Superintendents from the four Pulaski County school districts signed a memorandum of understanding Aug. 2 solidifying their agreement to strengthen all programs for student success across the four districts. The school districts share a common vision and sense of opportunity for high school transformation through a career-themed academy model. In May 2019, a report was completed. The goal of the study was to assess opportunities and feasibility across the four districts, highlight existing pockets of excellence, and provide a recommended path forward. Costs associated with the Phase I study were underwritten by Entergy Arkansas. The study results indicated the four public school districts are well positioned for transformation.聽 The Phase I report outlines an inclusive community planning process that includes community visioning sessions as well as a master planning committee comprised of business and community members, teachers, and school district officials who would be tasked with preparing a master plan to guide transformation efforts of the individual districts.]]>