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Free Computer Classes For Job Hunters

Free Computer Classes For Job Hunters

The Pulaski County Adult Education offers free classes for job seekers or those looking to beef up their skills.

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5': Sharing the Wealth

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5': Sharing the Wealth

In Today's Living, we'll focus on how the struggling economy is actually benefiting some kids.

Bill Would Limit Superintendents' Contracts To 2 Years

Bill Would Limit Superintendents' Contracts To 2 Years

Legislation proposed for the coming session would limit school superintendents to two-year contracts. Its sponsor says it is intended to lower the amount districts pay to buy out superintendents when school boards want a new leader.

Fayetteville School Officials Set Out To Transform System

Fayetteville School Officials Set Out To Transform System

The Fayetteville School Board president says the school district is getting ready to change its "education culture" and how children are taught.

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Rolling Stones Guitar Auction Set For Fund

Rolling Stones Guitar Auction Set For Fund

A handmade electric guitar with a pearl inlay owned by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards will be auctioned off online to benefit the Rector High School Helping Hands Foundation.

March Trial Set For Trumann School Teacher

March Trial Set For Trumann School Teacher

A former Trumann Alternative School teacher will go to trial in March over charges she asked a 16-year-old to trade her one narcotic painkiller for another drug, even specifying what color pill she wanted.

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5':  Co-Ed Dorm Rooms

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5': Co-Ed Dorm Rooms

The University of Chicago is joining a nationwide trend of allowing male and female students to live not just on the same dorm floor, but in the same dorm room.

Districts Keep Eye On School Choice Lawsuit

Districts Keep Eye On School Choice Lawsuit

Some school officials in Arkansas say their districts could lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in state funding if the state's School Choice Act is deemed unconstitutional.

School Experiments With Same-Gender Classes

School Experiments With Same-Gender Classes

A public school district in northwest Arkansas is experimenting with teaching boys and girls separately, beginning with fourth graders.

Judge Won't Stop Transfer Of Students To Malvern

Judge Won't Stop Transfer Of Students To Malvern

A federal judge has refused to issue an injunction for Hot Spring County parents who have sued, trying to keep their children from being forced to transfer to the Malvern School District.

Thursday, Dec. 18 School Closings

Thursday, Dec. 18 School Closings

Winter weather closings for Thursday.

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5': The True Gift Fund

Today's Living on 'Today's THV at 5': The True Gift Fund

Students at one elementary school have taken their love for a teacher to a new level. They're giving up their Christmas presents to help save her life.

UA Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust

UA Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust

A traffic stop by campus police on the grounds of the University of Arkansas led to a drug bust in northwest Arkansas.

Audit: UAPB Improperly Paid Severance To Ex-Coach

Audit: UAPB Improperly Paid Severance To Ex-Coach

State auditors say the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff did not have the authority to pay $175,000 in severance to its former football coach by funneling the money through its alumni association.

Report: Experienced Teachers Reaching Ark. Students

Report: Experienced Teachers Reaching Ark. Students

A state report says Arkansas' most experienced teachers are reaching poor and minority students as well as children from affluent families.

Center Awarded $4.5M From Walton Family

Center Awarded $4.5M From Walton Family

The Walton Family Foundation has awarded a $4.5 million grant to a public school center at the University of Central Arkansas to help charter schools and rural school districts.

Teacher, Husband Arrested On Drug Charge

Teacher, Husband Arrested On Drug Charge

West Memphis police say they arrested a high school teacher and her husband after they tried to buy prescription pain medication from a student.

More Students Given Free And Reduced Lunches

More Students Given Free And Reduced Lunches

According to the School Nutrition Association, nearly 80% of schools surveyed report an increase in the number of free lunches served each year. The Little Rock School District is battling the same problem.

Income Tax Credit For Education Expenses

Income Tax Credit For Education Expenses

Paying for your child's education can be expensive and some parents want the state to give them a break.

West Memphis Woman Named Teacher Of The Year

West Memphis Woman Named Teacher Of The Year

A West Memphis math and business education teacher has been picked as Arkansas' teacher of the year.

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